Tag: Parenting
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I Don’t Know Who I’m Protecting
Deep down I know that I’m really protecting the girl that didn’t feel protected and the woman who hardly does. I know that the people in my present aren’t those from my past. I want to apologize to them specifically because there are those who I love and appreciate that I know want to help…
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Is Screen Time Really The Issue?
Screen time, screen time, screen time *deep sigh*. I don’t know when it became such a terrible thing, but I’m tired of people’s opinions on it. Especially when it comes to children and those who aren’t actually responsible for the development of those children. The same way you don’t want anyone to tell you how…
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Dear Soon to Be Stay-At-Home Parent,
I am sharing this with you at a very vulnerable time. In no way, shape or form is this to discourage you. I simply want you to take it from someone who is willing to tell you that it’s not all fun, easy, and whatever other lollipop and rainbow bullshit people have come up with…
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Homeschool: It’s Getting Better Now
Homeschooling is something that I decided to do prior to the time that my children were due to start school. The pandemic also played a huge role in my choice as well. Funny thing is where we lived at the time our oldest could not attend school because she wasn’t considered “school age” there. I…
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So Glad You’re Here
Life as a stay-at-home mom has been hitting me hard lately. I’ve been in this position for a few years now, but it’s something about recent events that’s got me feeling stuck. Like I’m a fly trapped in a spider’s web. My spouses work schedule has made things worse for me because they’re only here…
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Update: October 2021
On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, I had my first meltdown in almost two months. I don’t know exactly what I felt then no more then I know what I feel now, but I kept repeating “I was doing so good” afterwards. Something in me told me that the meltdown wasn’t supposed to happen but clearly,…
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Am I A Bad Parent?
This notion of a “good parent” or “bad parent” has run its course with my emotions. I’ve been a mom of three for almost a full four weeks now and balance is the only thing stressing me out. I’ve already had moments where all three or two kids are crying at once. When it’s bath…
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10 Days Later: Part 1
Never in a million years did I ever think I’d end up how I did. Only 10 days after giving birth I found myself back in the hospital. It started with an unusual headache that lasted for two days and went away. It later returned with chest pains and me gasping for air. Thankfully, I…
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Everything Matters When You Have Children
Becoming homeowners has been a top conversation piece in my household for the last few weeks. I don’t actually want to own a home because of the hassle that comes with the possibility of not wanting to be in that one space forever, but I do understand it being a cheaper option. I also understand…
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The Hard Parts About Pregnancy
Now, I’m almost positive that just by reading that title you were expecting something along the lines of nausea and back pains. While that is a huge issue for me, that’s not what this is about. In fact, it’s not even close. I can’t help but notice that with each child, each time people found…
Thee Burgeon Seed 