The daily grind of parenting can feel like an unending chore with no sign of reprieve. There is a danger of feeling lost in the midst of it and a temptation to blame motherhood for “losing your identity”. So many moms struggle with this concept and great moms have written about it too (Losing Myself […]
East Texas Moms Blog is taking some time in 2018 to shine the spotlight on some moms in our East Texas community. We hope these stories continue to shine a light so bright, that it brings us together and let’s us know we are not alone in this journey! Meet Rebecca and hear her tell […]
By far the best month, I might survive as the mother of three. I’m even beginning to think adding another to the chaos wouldn’t be much of a challenge. Hah. I’m kidding. Some moments, I feel as though I will lose my mind. This is usually when my little ones have lost theirs (no more […]
We seemed to be trucking along nicely, but then the happy train derailed. “Oh. Damn. The chickens’ windows are open, and it’s raining.” The words rolled out of my 4-year-old’s mouth so nonchalantly, it took me a moment to realize what happened. Mom. Fail. Friends, that’s how month three has gone as the (now) mother […]
It’s misting. It’s midday. I’m tired. I do not want to run even though I am dressed for running. I remember, before kids, running after a bad day at work. I specifically remember the anger I felt as I walked from my office to the gym, the energy in my body as I stepped foot […]
“I don’t think I’ll ever work again,” she said. I’d just told my friend about a job opening I knew she’d be great at, but having just welcomed a new child, it came as no surprise when she declined. What surprised me, however, was my sudden realization: I love to work. And I love to […]
The first time I read the statement from the victim in the Stanford rape case I was laying in bed scrolling through Facebook. My house was quiet, my two boys asleep in their bedrooms across the hall, my husband sleeping soundly beside me. My responsibility as a boy mom was brought into clear focus that night. […]
