Mothering Mommy

As parents, we all hit points where we feel like we failed or we could have done it differently. I reached that point this week, and hopefully my experience could ease the mind of any parent out there going through what seems to be a silent or visible dilemma. When life dealt me a really confusing hand I like most, had to just figure things out. Which led to me submerging myself in my writing. I was in my bliss. Not only was I doing what love, but I was also raising my now 23 month old and being home when my son came from school. I was on a high. Pulling energy from God knows where. So much was wrong with that plan, it wasn't even funny. I now had two full time extremely time consuming endeavours, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I was planning activities and projects all morning along with potty training, ensuring her meals were home prepared and nutritious, reading and teaching and ensuring loads of social interaction with myself and other kids. Whewww! Then came naptime. 2 ...

Somehow the fact that I am now a mom of a 23 month old girl and 14 year old boy, snuck up on me and both of them are going through their transition periods at the same time. Lucky Me! These transition period episodes happen so radomly that I cherish the many days with 'I love you's', endless hugs and non stop conversations. My 23 month old has the most beautiful spirit. She is focused, funny and an extremely loving little girl - I may be biased but I am allowed😄. As she approaches the 2 year mile stone, her thirst for independence is very clear and my ability to breath deep is well practiced LOL. Now does this sound familiar to anyone...she thinks everything is hers and she lets you know if she doesn't want you to take it. She believes she is invincible, bedtime is on a whole other level of defiance and her super favorite word is, inevitably 'NO'. Be honest, as cute as the little munchkins are, this is a scary transition point. As for my 14 year old, he is ...