My daughter tried out for the Cheerleading Team at school this year. I was proud of her for the courage to try something new. There were only 20 spots available. I made it clear to her that even if all the girls who tried out did well, people were going to be cut. While I…
Category: Mommy
OG Mamas Need Love Too: What to expect while you are raising children
I’ve been searching the web for years to find a motherhood blog that I can relate to. I’ve only come across blogs for expecting mothers or blogs written by newbie moms with babies and toddlers. I might find something for school-aged children, but nothing for tweens and teens. I always feel left out. What about…
I thought I wanted to be a Stay at Home Mom
So, I thought I wanted to be a stay at home mom. Until, my husband granted my wish and I was trying to get back to work after two weeks. I became a mom at 19 years old, a little over a year after enlisting in the Marine Corps. I got out after serving four…
Mommy Duty
Us mommies have super powers. They are given to us during pregnancy allowing us to grow and nurture a human for months. But when our kids are sick, we have to bring out the big guns and channel some assistance. Last night, my daughter tossed and turned for a few hours crying intermittently because of…