Feb 21, 2010 Posted by wendy

The Mythical "Perfect Mom"

I wish I were one of those moms I see, you know the ones, that are dressed perfectly with their hair and make up done. They have a toddler, perfectly behaved, perched on their hip and a content baby napping in a stroller. They have a structured routine that their little ones magically agree to and they get a full night’s sleep every night. I, in contrast, have circles under my eyes from the sleepless... read more

Oct 13, 2009 Posted by wendy

Sharing

It’s pretty ironic that I work so hard to teach my children to share when so often I don’t want to practice sharing myself. Being a stay at home mom to two toddlers, I really get tired of having to share everything. I have to share my time. I get very few moments to myself. I potty with little eyes staring at me. I bathe with little eyes staring at me. I don’t get to watch what I want to... read more