I'm not a regular mom, I'm a stressed mom.

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Welcome to my first post on this not so ordinary blog. I know what you're thinking, "another mom blogging about her children and how amazing their life is." Ahhhhh, if only.
My life is a mess 72% of the time. I really wish I could sit here and tell you all I have my shit together. Unfortunately I don't & you know what, THAT'S OKAY.

As a mom the saying "It's okay not to be okay" has been a key reminder that I'm doing okay.

Parenting is one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. It makes you feel and do things you never thought you were capable of doing and feeling. I've questioned myself a lot since becoming responsible for another human being. I always feel like a bad mom or like I can be doing more, EVEN THOUGH I'm doing a great job.
Anyone have those other moms who are alllllways telling you, you aren't doing something right or not doing enough? Or my favorite "My kids never acted like that." ohhhhhh really Janice? Good for you.

We don't give ourselves enough credit. SO WHAT if we aren't like these always put together Instagram moms who have their babies in one hand and a latte in the other. We are good moms and if you tend to forget, I'm here to remind you.


Listen, parenting is hard. It's really, really hard. 
The struggle - IT IS REAL.

If I can help you through the hard times with a little humor & motherly advice that's good enough for me.

OH- and wine. Wine is always a good idea. 




AV

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