I’ve found I often clam up on my blogs when I’m under stress or overwhelmed with my mommy world. It’s too bad because there are so many supportive moms out in the blog world. A couple of weekends ago, I followed many of my online and “in real life” friends who attended the BlogHer 2010 [...]
Entries Tagged as 'mom thoughts'
If you can’t say anything nice…
August 19th, 2010 · 3 Comments · 2010, Growing
Tags:attitude·aug10·jordan·mom thoughts·rude
Free play vs. Scheduled play
August 6th, 2010 · 2 Comments · 2010, Mommy Thoughts
When I grew up I had a friend who did everything. She played piano, she danced, she did sports. I thought that was really cool but I never got a chance to play with her because she was always somewhere doing one of her activities. I had one thing. First it was dance, then piano, [...]
Slowing Supermom
July 28th, 2010 · No Comments · 2010, Mommy Thoughts
My friends say I’m an overachiever. They’re probably right. But when I realized the running and excercise I’ve loved was leading to a lot of extra knee pain that I’ve dealt with for years… I finally decided to get it looked at. It turns out I tore my ACL and meniscus in my left knee [...]
Tags:2010·july10·mom thoughts
Needing a mind shift
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · 2010, Mommy Thoughts
I had an “aha” moment this week. I talk to a lot of people I’ve never met before on a regular basis. And when my life story comes up, I mention how I have two kids and how I transitioned from a traditional newsroom manager to a web-based manager at the best of times. I [...]
Tags:2010·april10·mom thoughts
I just realized…
February 17th, 2010 · 3 Comments · 2010, Mommy Thoughts
That Jordan will go to Kindergarten in 2011. Some of her friends are going to be in Kindergarten this Fall. This Fall? How is that possible? How can she be so big? My mind is blown. I should have seen it coming. By the way… In the last few weeks, Jordan has been extra focused [...]
Tags:2010·january10·mom thoughts
I’m SO sorry.
January 10th, 2010 · 4 Comments · 2010, Mommy Thoughts
I was taken aback earlier this week when a person who I recently got to know found out I have a daughter with a limb difference. She immediately said: “OH! I’m SO sorry. That must be so hard.” But it isn’t. And her reaction took me off guard for some reason. Maybe it was the [...]
Tags:2010·january10·mom thoughts
Empowerment and leadership
January 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment · 2010
I stumbled onto a PBS special that ran last week that is all about the challenges girls face as they grow up in our society. It talks about the challenges of self-image, technology, violence and education. It was awesome and showed examples of how family, community and programs are supporting girls as they grow up [...]
Tags:january10·mom thoughts·pbs
Giving thanks!
November 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments · 2009, Holiday09
We are enjoying another wonderful family-filled holiday and once again I think it’s worth mentioning how thankful I am for so many things. First I’m thankful for my kids. Cameron and Jordan are fantastic and challenging kids. They teach me so much about life, love and patience. They are incredible kids. I’m thankful for my [...]
New question
July 7th, 2009 · 5 Comments · 2009, Questions
The girl, her brother, her uncle and I were walking to the car from the pool when she asked: “Mommy… When are you going to have an arm like me?” I looked at her matter of fact and said: “Sweetie, I’m never going to have a cool arm like you. You’re special that way.” I [...]
Mission Accomplished
February 14th, 2009 · 5 Comments · 2009, Exercise, Family
I did it! I ran my first race and the kids even joined me in the fun. I’m pretty excited and proud that I was able to go from a non-runner at the start of a year to a person who could run a 5K in less than 11 minutes a mile (I finished the [...]
Ups and Downs
April 22nd, 2006 · 1 Comment · 2006
I realize it’s natural to feel up and down about Jordan’s arm. I spent the day at the swimming pool today with Jordan and Cam and watched all of the families and all of the children. An arm is just a piece of a body. There is so much more to my little, happy, giggly, [...]
Tags:I-CANN·mom thoughts·Prosthetic
My busy brain
March 11th, 2006 · No Comments · 2006
My brain never really shuts down. It’s always thinking… It’s a problem I’ve always had. But since Jordan was born, it’s full of so many new things. I start thinking about what I need to do for both kids, the house, my marriage, my job, my health, my dogs… And I try to think of [...]
