Tag: motherhood
Mommy Martyrdom: When You’re Too Stubborn to Call On Your Village
It Takes a Village.
We’ve all heard it or said it at some point in our child-rearing years. My husband and I are lucky and...
What I’ve Learned From Having Four Kids
I could have been a different mom. In fact, I was a different mom.
Who I am today as a mother of four children is...
4 Negative Mindsets I’m Giving Up in 2018
Psychologists like to say that a big portion of how we approach our lives comes from our internal monologues. So, in other words, our...
The Bitter Truth: We Don’t Have Time for Play Dates
Play Dates.
Two words I have very mixed feelings about.
My older child is introverted like me. She loves school, but plays alone much of the...
The Beauty of Motherhood the Second Time Around
I started writing this post in September when I was nine days postpartum with my second child. I still couldn't believe how lucky we...
Now Starring Mommy: 5 Oh So Glamorous Roles Moms Play
When I first became a mother, I quickly settled into my new role. Feeding, rocking, nursing, changing, and repeat. It wasn't always easy, but...
I Didn’t Know She Was Going To Be My Last Baby
Currently, our family is a perfect size. I am not sure when it happened, but one day my family felt complete. However, that is...
Mother Knows Best? Allowing Kids to Make Choices on Activities
“Mom, I only have ONE day a week when I can relax and do nothing.” The words straight from my 7-year-old that broke my...
My Holiday Hangover
This year’s holiday season was different than the rest. My twins turned two and suddenly Christmas took on a new meaning. Seeing the excitement...
FCMB’s Top 10 Posts of 2017
Happy New Year! 2017 was another successful year for Fairfield County Moms Blog! As a collaborative blog written by and for local moms, our primary focus is delivering...