A Working Mom's Secret to Success on Valentine's Day: Manage Expectations...

Lady celebrating Valentine's Day at Eddie V's "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde  Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. The roots of Valentine’s Day roots go back to St. Valentine, a priest in the early Christian Church known for his compassion and commitment to love. He was a defender of faith, hope, and kindness, reminding us that love is not just a feeling—it’s an action. And, this year I have learned that being free on Valentine's Day is better than living a lie. Valentine's Day, like Christmas, comes every year. However, unlike Christmas, Valentine's Day is about romantic love an...

Parenting, the good, the bad, the disgusting!

Motherhood has been an amazing journey. However, it requires flexibility, patience and a good sense of humor.

The other morning I found the baby in the crib with her diaper off. There was a pile of poop on the mattress, some on her hands, and on her mouth. Can you say, YUCK! Anyway, while her mom thought it was gross, she thought it was too funny.

I am desperately searching for a moral to this story.

H-E-L-P!!!




Comments

Unknown said…
LMBO! I cannot think of any morals to this story - however, motherhood is a wonderful journey - and one day you will be able to look back on it and laugh! Enjoy girlie!