Posts in Motherhood
who run the world?

Who run the world?

Moms.

(If, by “world,” what Beyonce actually meant was: the entire household, everyone’s schedules, and afternoon carpool. Then, yes. #accurate)

But, you know who else runs the world? The girl for whom Mother’s Day isn’t all breakfast in bed and homemade cards. She might be longing to be a mother, or she might be missing her own mother. If that’s you this Mother’s Day, then I am so sorry. Know that I wish I could reach through your screen, hug your neck, and tell you how strong and awesome you are. And then give YOU a gift too. Just for being you. (Also, because I’ve now renamed today ‘WHO RUN THE WORLD’ DAY. And you’re a world runner, I can tell.)

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dear boy moms

dear boy moms,

I get it. 

I. GET. IT. 

I'll be totally honest, I was team girl ALL THE WAY after having Ally Grace. She and I have always had a special bond, and I kept thinking how amazing it would be to have nothing but daughters. Because we would obviously spend our time shopping, getting our nails done, and talking about boys. (I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom. Duh.)

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elfing

Well, for all of you who started your Elf On the Shelf in November, HOW DARE YOU?  I had to endure like a week of constant questioning about why Jack Frost hadn't come yet. 

(Because he likes whining about as much as Mommy.)

Mind you, AG may or may not have discovered the truth behind the Elf this year. If by discovered, I mean, she found our elf stuffed into the drawer where he lives all year. Listen up guys,

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fall bucket list : RATMJ style

It's fall y'all. And if you follow pretty much any blogger on social media, then you know how we love us some fall.  Fall brings all the good things:  PSLs, NEW TV, college football, and buying up ALL THE BOOTS without experiencing guilt and shame.

(Jk. Of course I experience guilt and shame. That's what therapy is for.)

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a day in the hustle

Moms are pretty much total #bosses, right? And I think we can agree that we are all seriously HUSTLING.  Like all day, erryday. (The answer is NO. I don't know why I think I can get away with saying erryday. BUT, I'm GONNA.)  Whether you are a mom who works inside the home, outside the home, or some combination of both, you're going to LOVE this post by my blogger friend, Cait. She's gonna fill us in on what her daily mom hustle looks like, and we can all be inspired. And maybe slightly jealous of the way her husband brings her coffee in bed. (AHEM. Hi, JOHN.) 

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summer. we've got this.

It's here, y'all. We've almost survived the school year. Let's ignore the fact that there are 37 projects due in the next week and a half. (Don't mind me. I'm just over here stress eating nutella and crying.) 

(Oh, and basically doing AG's project. You know, to reward her for making the excellent decision to procrastinate until the very last minute.) 

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Friday Favorites

It's Friday guys! And if you're a parent, this means that even though you had to drag, bribe, and/or shove your children out of their beds every morning this week, tomorrow they will be up at 6am. 

Fortunately, this is why the Good Lord invented technology. (Maybe for science and stuff too. But mostly so tired parents can have 30 extra minutes on a Saturday morning.)

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