by Alicea Jones | Jan 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
I wish I had known what to ask for after I had my daughter. Looking back, the biggest help for me would have been someone to watch the baby while I napped. I wouldn’t have tried to play Super Woman. Here’s one mom’s list of a few small things that...
by Alicea Jones | Jan 11, 2017 | Self-care
So, why do we feel guilty when we read a magazine or get our nails done? “Oh, I should be at home spending time with my child.” (Even though you’ve spent the better part of the day reading out loud and playing Legos.) Or, “I could buy Little...
by Alicea Jones | Dec 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
As a mom, it’s easy to become frustrated and impatient. You pour everything into your child and do everything you think you’re supposed to be doing a good mom. But sometimes, you wonder if you’re missing the boat because all you see is tantrums,...
by Alicea Jones | Dec 5, 2016 | Acceptance, Uncategorized
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE5KqmCfi9Y[/embedyt] When my daughter was a baby, I used to panic at the thought of being completely responsible for her well being. Yes, I played God. I placed an enormous (and unnecessary) amount of pressure on myself. Now...
by Alicea Jones | Nov 12, 2016 | Rest
I have 20 minutes before I have to pick up Trey. I could vacuum the lawn or prune the rose bushes but I’ll get to that later. Right now, I’m taking a moment for myself. They don’t come that often!
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