M2M: Ok, Miss Negativity, Be Gone

In Anne of Green Gables, Miss Stacie always had this quote she would say to Anne: Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it.  (I have to add one word….”Yet.”)  It’s fresh with no mistakes in it….yet.  At least, that’s my motto.  Lately, I’ve had my days where I feel like the most horrible [...]

Worst Mom Ever | Guest Post

Parenting post from Theresa at Higher Education Mama

Today I was the worst mom ever.

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I drove 45 mph through blinding downpour 10 miles north to DPS to get a replacement drivers license. Then I realized in the parking lot that I forgot my Social Security Card. Back through the rain. Then, the kids and I [...]

M2M: Staying Consistent in the Race

One thing I have struggled with, and I know many other moms struggle with in raising children, is being consistent when it comes to discipline.  When it comes to effective discipline and teaching our children right from wrong, I really believe it boils down to consistency.

Consistency is one of those things that can fall by [...]

M2M: A Dose of Inspiration for Moms

Today, I just wanted to fill up your cup with verses to help sustain you through this journey we call motherhood….I hope you feel encouraged and inspired to keep trudging on and staying true to the work and the privilege God has set before you as a mother.  Don’t forget to laugh with your children [...]

Guest Post: Mom2mom-You Do it One Way, He Does it Another; and that’s OK!

Thank you to Jessica from Paulsbride, for this guest post.
The other night, just before it was time to get our two boys – Judah 2.5 and Wesley 1.5- ready for bed, Judah asked me if he could have a glass of milk. Typically we don’t give them liquids so close to bedtime as they both [...]

* Mom2Mom – Doing One on One with Each of our Children *

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I have one child but I also do daycare, bringing my child total to three on weekdays and four on Saturdays. Ages are

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3 1/2

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In the first weeks, I attempted to do things with them as a group. It worked to a point but then, it turned into total frustration.

Even more frustration came when I [...]

* Mom2Mom – - To Yell or Not to Yell, that is the Question *

From the inner chaos of Melissa j’s mind:

What is my issue?

Usually people are asking me to repeat myself because I supposedly speak softly.

Not lately.

The daycare kids scream. They just yell – alot. For no particular reason other than to yell. One day, I had enough. “Stop it guys! Stop screaming! WE. DO. NOT. SCREAM. [...]

* Mom2Mom – Stop, Love, and Pray! *

I’m not a screamer but I got close to taking on that identity one day last week. Three daycare kids, ages 5, 3 1/2, and 1 1/2, and my own 1 1/2 year old had me at the brink. One can only say “No!”  and remove tiny hands from areas they don’t belong in, while [...]

Mom2Mom: When It Rains, It Pours

This is especially for all those homeschooling mamas out there….or the mamas who have had days that seem like the old saying: “When it rains, it pours.” You know who you are.:) My husband said I needed to post about this and call it, “Just My Luck,” or talk about how anything that’s going to [...]