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Becoming a Six Pack

November 21, 2017 No Comments
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    • Ej: “wait, it’s Mother’s Day?! Daddy: “yep” EJ: “so you guys are going on a date?” Daddy: “no, you gotta take care of momma; brush her hair and give her a bath...” EJ: “I’m stinky, can I take a bath?” *five minutes later* EJ: “Momma, I’m hungry can I have some of your food?” . Nobody ever prepares you for how much food your children will take from you. . But, also nobody can ever quite convey that the very best things about motherhood are the very very small, almost undetectable moments. The moments when your kids, start to become the kind of humans you hope they will. . There are SO many moments of question and frustration and fear. But if you pay attention you catch those smaller moments. And in those moments it’s a reminder that all those little lessons that you are constantly instilling, are working. . I’m immensely proud to be my kids momma. I’m so proud of what they have overcome. So proud of the thoughtful, compassionate, strong, sarcastic kids they’re becoming. . It’s hard yes, it’s all hard if you look at it that way. But it’s also worth it. Today there will be many of those small moments. Watch for them Mommas! Happy Mother’s Day. You are loved. #mothersday #happymothersday #fullheart
    • Homemade Folar da Pascoa (Portuguese Easter Bread)- my first time making it from scratch. Brunch and Left Center Right. More cooking- some of my favorite family (Italian) foods like homemade stuffed shells and wine biscuits. Dinner and more Left Center Right; and, Farkle. . In other words full bellies and hearts here. . Happy Easter! . #easter #familytime #momlife #stepmomlife
    • Maria Kondo’d the shit outta my closet today! . There’s a lot of shit about a lot of shit out there on social media right now. And my honest opinion is that I think most people are doing the best the can within the limits of their reality. Beyond that, I find it all exhausting and high horsey. Yep I made that word up. . So today, I did something for me. I kept telling myself I’d do it when soccer season was over. And then soccer season didn’t even begin. So I was out of excuses. 🤦‍♀️ . Working out clears my head. But so doesn’t accomplishing a big to-do on my big to-do list. . Do something for YOU, that makes YOU feel good. Oh, and it doesn’t have to cost a million dollars. A nice shelving unit isn’t in the budget. This was less than $75 total (I bought it 2 months ago). And you’ve seen the before- so honestly who cares? 🤷‍♀️ . #mariakondo #declutter #declutteryourlife #organize #takecareofyourself #momlife #stepmomlife #mindset #mindfullness #wellness
    • Not just our 5th wedding anniversary. But 5 years of being a step mom to 3. 5 years of having a step mom. 5 years of navigating blended family life. 5 years of trial and adventure, of confusion and joy. . It’s about our marriage yes. We are their foundation. But it’s about them too. Proud to be their [step]momma. . #blendedfamily #stepmom #stepmomlife #raisingstrongkids #raisingstrongfamilies #raisingkids #stepmomstruggle #stepmomsupport #stepmomlove #mom #momlife #marriage #love
    • Hi! 👋 . So, listen I’ve been in sort of a weird place. Not panicked. Not depressed. Not sick (thank god). But also not terribly motivated. . If anything I’ve just been going through the motions. Wake up. Work out. Meditate. Journal. Work. Try not to lose my shit on the children. Repeat. . I’ve been telling myself I’m taking this time for me. That I’m not putting pressure on myself during this time. Allowing myself to be in my head. But that’s sort of bullshit too. . Honestly? I haven’t quite put my finger on it. But if I had to I’d label my current status as cautiously and pragmatically optimistic. . In other words I am going through the motions in order to pace myself. And I’m allowing time to slow down because, we’re just at the beginning of what’s going to be normal for awhile. . Cautiously and pragmatically optimistic. Going through the motions a lot of the time, so that some of the time I can be absolutely present and grateful. AND if that’s all I come out of this with? Well that’s fucking something. . Slow down. Deep breaths. Head up. . #slowdown #mommasgirl #loveyourself #bekindtoyourself #grateful #perspective #optimism #momlife #stepmomlife #mom #stepmom #mompreneur #patience #pragmatic #covid #quarantine
    • How do you bond with your step kids/kids? . I talk about fitness a lot. And that’s one way that I definitely bond with my kids. But I also think to a degree that’s more them wanting to bond with me. . Over the last year or two my son has had a really hard time navigating the beginning stages of puberty and the more independent thinking and therefore emotions that come with it. The last 5 months have been exceptionally difficult with him and honestly exhausting. . So as much as I’m ready to totally give up, I’m also trying harder to find different ways to bond and make sure he knows I’m there with him. Which I believe is what we call mom-irony. . I love to bake and cook and as it turns out I think it is a genuine area of interest for him too. So baking/cooking, especially these last few weeks has doubled as our time to talk/bond and [bonus] educational lessons. . Today he read and learned about yeast and the process of gluten. And then we made pretzels and talked about how working with our hands is good for the brain and heart. . Honestly, I’ve been off the grid a few days wrapped up in my frustration/disappointment with him. So I’m the first to admit I have NO idea what the fuck I’m doing. But if I could offer one piece of advice for any parent it’s this: don’t stop trying. . Don’t stop trying. Freak out. Cry in the bathroom. Have the extra glass of wine. Yes. BUT don’t stop trying. Because as frustrating as it might be, it might be the only thing they need. And it might be what they need for a long time. Believe in their need for your unconditional love, even if you didn’t create them. . #parenting #stepparenting #stepmom #mom #stepmomlife #momlife #stepmomsupport #stepmomlove #blendedfamily #raisingstrongkids #baking #pretzels

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