If there is one thing I’ve learned from parenting it’s that you can never do things by the book. Maybe if you had fewer kids… But not when you’re outnumbered. So you begin by simply choosing your desire. I want to make connection with the people in my life priority. And start looking for opportunities.
https://claraberge.wordpress.com/2020/06/18/connecting
It is a lot of love and joy, but it also comes with anxiety I never knew I had. Tears for things I may have deemed so miniscule in the past. And the urge to prevail past the grey areas and embracing the fast passing moments.
https://aworkingmomsdiary.wordpress.com/2020/06/18/a-little-insight-on-me
Keywords: Children, Family, Kids, Motherhood, Mothers, Parenting, Self Development
Shit is wild but know you’re not alone. We are all going mad, we are all scared and we are all hoping this is over soon. Remember, this is a time you’ll never get back. So whether you spend it reflecting, connecting, drinking, smoking, worrying, crying, hoping, eating, sleeping or what have you, know it’s normal. Know you’re right where you’re supposed to be and the rest of us have no idea what the fuck to do either.
https://appetiteforhonesty.com/2020/04/05/confessions-of-an-intoxicated-mom-in-quarantine
Keywords: connection, immigrant, second generation, surviving homicide
Grieving takes a village, and so I picked up my keyboard and created one.
https://queenatthefarendofthechessboard.com/2020/03/10/connection
When you make your friendship all about the kids, you can quickly figure out whether this mama has similar or far different parenting styles than you. In a perfect world she would have a similar philosophy OR you could both live side-by-side being best friends with opposing parenting styles. BUT, this is unlikely. We are human and it is human nature to judge whether we like it or not. Even if we try our very best, we are most likely going to judge our mama friends on ways they handle their children at some point or another. This can be a big turn off for strengthening a relationship.
The same goes for interests… Maybe your idea of a perfect get away would be to get out and drink some wine at a nice restaurant but this mama you met at the park wants to go out clubbing. Definitely different ideas of what would be a fun night away from the kids.
https://multitaskingmotherhood.wordpress.com/2020/02/06/in-search-of-mom-friends-why-it-is-difficult-and-how-to-do-it
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