Mommy Truisms; The Trust Your Gut Edition

It's been awhile since I've posted any of my truisms so I may have went overboard. Of course, they are all true and we all need to know that we are not alone in this crazy ride we call Motherhood. So, hang on to your cute little crocheted hats ladies...it's going to be an exciting and bumpy ride!Happy Mothering!

• No matter how much you spin, Turbo Jam,  or Zumba your body will never go back exactly the way it was before babies. It may be just as good but it is changed forever.

• If you've given birth, you WILL pee just a little if you sneeze or laugh too hard. Expect it. If you don't like it...Kegel it and/or get yourself some Mommy type pantie liners.You can not prevent this from happening, no more than you can prevent your stomach getting large when pregnant.

• Once you have a child, you will NEVER get enough sleep again...ever..for the rest of your life!

• Children can live on cheeze-its, string cheese and apples alone. I call it the connoisseur in training program. Add some grape juice to that combo and you are raising a child with a discerning palette.

• Stretch marks are not sexy...to anybody.Anybody who tells you they are is either a) a liar b) a liar or c) really desperate for sex and totally in love with you for giving birth to their big headed child:)

• If you ask your child a question and they a)smile...just a little bit ( more of a grin really) b)look away and say "I don't know" or "No" c) if they blush even the slightest whilst avoiding eye contact and  grinning; they are lying to you.

• Kids can be unintentionally cruel because half the time they know not the meaning of the words they are using, so always remember to take any insults they hurl at you with a grain salt.I realize it still hurts your heart but they DON'T mean it! If they did, I would have already thrown myself in the river as many times as my 3 year old has told me "Mommy, me hate you!", today alone.

• There is NOTHING, absolutely nothing, in the entire world that is sweeter than a two little arms hugging your neck and telling you "Mommy, you are the best Mommy in the whole wide world!"Of course, their world usually only includes your house...but hey, its nice to be queen:)

• NEVER underestimate the power of a good Mommy friend, no Mommy is an island. You need her more than you know. When you find a real one, put yourself into her loving hands. She could possibly save your life.

• When your little girl has her first crush and the little boy's Mom informs you that they will be attending the Nutcracker solely to see your daughter perform ( because the little boy has demanded it) try not to flash forward to her wedding and tear up.They really do grow up too fast, don't relinquish one moment of their childhood..in your head or otherwise.

• Some days, you may feel isolated, overwhelmed, exhausted and like you have completely lost your mind..you probably have but take solace in the fact that there are many more of us out there like you than you think or could possibly know.

• There will be a time in your Mommy life when you are on the fence whether you want another baby or not, when that happens and your ovaries start twitching and your uterus begging for a tenant, take a minute and think it over honestly. Remember, all the long sleepless nights, breastfeeding issues, explosive diarrhea diapers and then ask yourself... do I still want to go through that again?If the answer is yes or I don't mind...Go for it!  ( well, after consulting your spouse of course:)

• There is nothing more cute than a 5 year old and a 3 year old in their new dresses at a tea party, and nothing as lovely as the excitement and wonderment in their eyes when they watch the Nutcracker ( or anything to do with Christmas for that matter) ballet for the first time.

• As a mother, sometimes you will have to say, do things, be friends with people you don't like for your children's best interest..learn it, live it, love it!

• It is your right as the Mommy to refuse to let your child go on a field trip that has no chaperones, two teachers and 47 kids.Do not buckle under peer pressure. It's your child; it's your decision..final answer!

• In all things concerning your child's well being, trust your gut.It' s not just there for show, its there for a reason.

• There is something unresistably precious about a half asleep baby stumbling out of bed and climbing up into your life( Freudian slip) lap and cuddling (even if it is 10:30 and you're trying to write a post) let them. Savor the moment. Kiss the top of their head and bask in their cuddles.Soon, they will outgrow your lap.

Truthful Tuesday: EFF YOU Tuesday, I heart you!

I am not a passive person, so when life is holding my happiness hostage and  hurling lemons at my head ...I rant , rave and buck crazy. Today is one of those days and I really need to work through this frustration so I am going to list all of my grievances here, to get them off my shoulders ( so my head doesn't explode)! If you don't go for that sort of thing..stop now. Look away! I don't want a post full of rage and anger so I am going to substitute the word "heart" for "hate" all throughout this post. You know in the spirit of turning my God damn( sorry but its just that frigging serious) frown upside down and all that shit! So be prepared, and feel free to expunge yourself here after I have finished my tirade! Happy Mothering my fellow POW's!

• I heart my husband being gone and me being alone!
• I heart that my kids are acting like complete uncontrollable maniacs!
• I heart that I am losing my cool and can't handle it all.
• I heart stupid ass people.
• I heart waiting on others,for example, the people who interviewed my husband about a new job. I can not stand placing my forever in someone else's power (its the impatient control freak in me).
• I heart feeling fat.
• I heart exercise, even more!
• I heart never getting to see my friends.
• I heart that we moved and moved back with not much say in it. 
• I heart that I got to see how my life could be only to have it taken away!
• I heart that that bothers me so much.
• I heart feeling envious of anyone.
• I heart that bad things happen to good people; for example, good people dying young or little babies getting cancer.
• I heart complainers; so I am hearting myself right now, a little bit!
• I heart people who don't know me at all pushing their unsolicited opinions on how I am suppose to feel (I'm referring to people in real life who don't know me, have never read me, and don't care about who I am or how I feel not y'all. You people get me!).Thanks..I  really need other people to tell me what I am supposed to feel when they have never taken 1 step in my shoes.
• I heart perpetual cleaning! Seriously, is it impossible for a house with children in it to stay the least bit lean?
• I heart all the dog shit in my backyard...Dog, can you please stop shitting so much? Don't I have enough asses to wipe inside the house?
• I heart being broke! It's fabulous and I wouldn't trade it for the world. It's so awesome having to decide what to do with that extra $10 in your account..I'm voting for cheap wine!
• I heart finally knowing what I want out of life and having to depend on others  to achieve it.
• I heart feeling old on days like this.
• I heart feeling like such a shitty Mom, and not having enough hours in the day to do better!
• Mostly, I heart that I just broke down in front of all of you. Now that I've shattered your image of calm, cool, collected me, please feel welcome to share what you heart today!

1st Annual Blog Bash

First, to introduce myself, I am known as Truthful Mommy ( because I am painfully honest) but I also answer to Mommy(kids), Babe(husband), Honey(Mom), Sugar(Grandma), Sexy, (Eric from True Blood...in my dreams) and occasionally Debi. I am a 37 year old Mommy to two amazing little girls, Bella and Gabi, who are simultaneously my heaven and occasional sources of hell on earth. I am married to my college sweetheart and we just celebrated our 11th anniversary.
Random facts, I am equally addicted to  my children, my husband, my Iphone, my computer,and my camera...not necessarily in that order! If I could do anything in the world, I'd have the exact same life but my husband would not  have to live in another state for work (maybe he could co stay home with me:), money would not be an ever present thought, and I could write for a living while traveling the world with my husband and girls; experiencing the languages, cultures,religions, and beauty of the world.
I have finally realized what I want to do with my life, or rather just decided to have the guts to pursue it. It only took 37 years! I always knew that I wanted to be a Mommy ( I come from a family of 6 brothers and sisters) but the rest I've thought I knew but its changed over the years. I think, my entire life has brought me to this point and prepped me to embark on this journey to pursue my dreams with passion, enthusiasm and a no failure attitude and  to exhaust all avenues of potential afforded to me. It's go big or go home! I'm not  a quitter, so I'm making my declaration of reaching for the stars!



1.) Why do you blog? 

I blog because I am a writer and my dream is to either have a column, a book, or both and in the end.. My dream is to follow in the footsteps of Dooce, Motherhood Uncensored, Finslippy,  and the Pioneer Woman!

2.) What do you blog about? 

I blog about what I know; my life, Motherhood, as I know it, being a wife and a woman. I try to do it all with honesty and openness because there is nothing I hate more than women making other women feel shitty about not being perfect. If I can make 1 woman feel like she is not alone in the trenches of Motherhood, and if I can do that through letting her laugh at me or see my flaws, I feel like I have exceeded my hopes!

3.) What do you find to be the biggest reward you get from blogging?

The biggest reward I have gotten from blogging is a surprising one. As I said, I started this blog as a means to an end ; a way to chronicle my girls as they grow up and the emotions, feelings, and enormity of all that Motherhood and this time of my life encompasses but also as a way to hone my skill in writing. In addition to these things,the reward I have actually gotten that means the most is the community of readers that I have had the pleasure of meeting. I thought I'd be helping other women through their difficult days but, through my honesty in my posts, I have gained a community of support and friendship that helps me get through the difficult days! Thanks Ladies ( and a couple brave gentlemen)!

4.) How long have you been blogging? 

I started my blog in May of 2009 at the urging of a friend of mine who is  a professional writer. She told me that it would be a great way to build my writing portfolio and fine tune my skills. Then life happened, we moved, and I didn't get back to it full time until we moved again in February of 2010. So I guess I have been blogging full time for about 6 months but had my site up and running for 6 months previous to that.

5.) Let's hear the story behind your blog title! :) 

The Story behind my blog title "The TRUTH about Motherhood" is that I want to give it to women straight. I am a no holds  barred, straight shooting Mommy who doesn't sugar coat the bad days, but I also don't hold back on the good ones. I read every book I could get my hands on before I actually had my first baby, but in the end nothing prepared me for the reality of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and Motherhood in all of its glory.  I want to change that. I want women  to have a place where they can come and read my truth ( which is likely very similar to theirs) not the truth according to Bree Van de Kamp! 

Happy Mothering!

Even More Mommy truisms

Here are a few more of my Mommy truisms;

• Incessant whining can literally cause insanity. I know...I've seen it happen!
• Tantrums are kinda funny, unless they are in public..or its your kid.
• Spanking children is unacceptable, timeouts are worthless, but threatening that the cops will come works every time in my household.
• Daddies can change diapers, bathe kids, wipe asses and noses, brush hair and teeth, read books and play with and dress our kids just as well as we can; they just don't because we  NEVER ask. Relinquish control ladies. You will thank me later!
• In reference to the previous truism, if Daddy doesn't perform up to your (probably impossible) standards..Try , try again. If you don't..that's what he wants!
• Grandparents are priceless; live it, love it, learn it!
• Cheerios, Cheez its, & Goldfish are not acceptable as the norm in your car, your floor , or your bed...it's nasty. Even if another single adult never gets into your mini van, SUV, Mommy taxi...eventually, you will have to hit a drive thru and some snarky , pimply faced 16 year old will be using you as a cautionary tale. Come on, you don't want to give them the satisfaction. We already have to live down the whole "MOM Jeans" thing.
• Even if your kid says "no", even if you are tired of arguing..brush their hair!You're the parent and you will be that mom!
• If you ever want your kids to enjoy religion, please take them to church as children. Learning faith as an adult is so much harder than instilling faith into the heart of a child. It's like trying to convince an adult that Santa is real!
• Breastfeeding before your milk comes in, is like spending the day with an insatiable piranha.
• Labor doesn't feel like a big cramp (WTF? What crazy drugged out person said this?). It feels a lot more like an angry Ghoulie trying to stab his way out of your lower abdomen with lightening speed and a very dull butcher knife!
• The ring of fire...well, they don't relate it to hell because it feels good. It feels like exactly what they call it. I don't know about you but I don't want fire anywhere near that region of my body..ever.

Last but not least for tonight,

• You don't forget the pain of childbirth...EVER! Those broads that say you do.....................CRAZY LIARS!I found this out the hard way, so I know of which I speak. Happy Mothering!

Truthful Tuesday; June 22, 2010

Honesty , is the best policy ,right? Well, maybe not but it sure does help lighten your load. I hate holding things in and I seldom do, as you probably have already guessed. Here are my confessions for the day:

1) Still annoyed about being sick in the summer!

2) Super annoyed that I am sick here alone, with my the big guy out of town for business! Out of town on business sucks! When do I get to go out of town for business? Quick, somebody find me some out of town business!

3)I am really getting aggravated that I am finding out on a daily basis that people that I always thought I could count on, I can not. Then again, support and true friendship is sprouting up in the most unlikely places. I'm not going into specifics but I've been habitually let down by people lately and its stating to turn my half full into a half empty attitude. Don't worry, I won't let it.

4) Nosy/Gossipy neighbors! Now, I am all for suburban neighborhood bonding. Hell, one of my best friends is my neighbor and she ROCKS! Thanks for picking up the meds so us sickies didn't have to venture out, you rock S! But what I can't stand are neighbors who tell me in one breath that they are very private and like to keep to themselves and in the next tell me all the gossip of the neighborhood! Hmmm? What's worse, their gossip and opinions are all skewed because they don't actually talk to their neighbors...just about them. So, please Mr. Neighbor, please keep your false accusations and gossip to yourself. I actually know these people, and with the exception of one really big asshole ( other than yourself) they are all pretty  freaking sweet neighbors!

OK, enough confessing for tonight. I feel better already. Sometimes, you just need to to get it off of your chest!Happy Mothering!

Truthful/Tell All Tuesday; June 15, 2010

OK, Ladies it is Tuesday and time for all of us to expunge all the crapola on our minds..lighten our load by getting rid of all that Mommy guilt! Move back, I am really about to unload  and I don't want any of you to get hit by all the shit that will be flying.
1) I really hate Mommy guilt. It is a useless emotion, it serves no purpose, and it only incurs more guilt. From the comments I received on my last post, I'd say I may have contributed to a few of you feeling some pangs of guilt. So, forgive me and don't feel guilty about not getting that baby book up to date. Feel great that you are so engaged with your children that you have NO frigging time to sit on your ass and organize a baby book. You girls rock!
2) In the spirit of throwing the Mommy guilt out of the window, I HATE that I don't take my kids outside nearly as much as I should because its too frigging hot. I know that is no excuse but I do make sure they are engaged and active. They have been working out with me. Plus, we still do fun stuff. For example, today we pitched a hello kitty tent, dressed in our finest dress up dresses, snacked on homemade granola and watched Shirley Temple's "The Little Princess" ( yeah, I know it is as old as dirt but its wholesome and its based on one of my favorite books in the world..Sara Crewe!) The girls loved it. The only reason I feel any guilt at all about this staying indoors is because a nosy old neighbor came over the other day, introduced herself( yes, I had never met her before), and said " Why don't you have your girls outside that often?" As I found myself explaining that I don't fancy letting a 3 & 5 year old loose in a yard unsupervised and I have things to do inside ( like clean, and work...I actually have a job online), I saw that disapproving look in her eyes and then she said. "Well, if they ever need to get out and play and you are BUSY ( I could so hear the implied too before the busy)....come get me. I can push them on the swing set." Nice old lady? I think not.As if I am going to leave my girls outside under the supervision of some crazy old lady. Hey, being 100 isn't a background check. I don't know you! But she did leave me feeling like a complete shit. Here is an , albeit complete stranger, old lady chomping at the bit to push my kids on the swings and I am "too busy". I felt like dirt.
3) I love when I get more followers and comments, it feels empowering and I feel like I am secretly moving towards my goal of being a published writer. SHhhhhh,lalallalala..I can't hear you. I know you are thinking to yourself..it's just a blog...get a grip! I know, but one has to start somewhere. Ponder this, the entity that is Dooce started with a blog.
4)I love my girls so much and worry on a daily basis that I a fucking them up. You know sort of like how a car starts depreciating the moment it leaves the lot..well, I feel like due to my inexperience, my kids are depreciating every second since they left the womb. Lord give me guidance and help me to keep them safe, healthy, and happy.....and to give them the world! No pressure or anything.
5)With full disclosure, I must add. I have been known to roar, complain,labor, on the fine points of Motherhood. For the last couple of weeks, some new power has come over me. I am not complaining, I'm just a little freaked out by it. I have actually found myself being able to remove myself from the moment, think, and then react. It's quite amazing. I do, in that respect, feel like a much better Mommy. Remember, just last month I was roaring at the girls. The only thing is now..I'm waiting for my super power to leave and all hell to break loose!  No judging, Judgy McJudges. This is a place to get it out and get it off your chest. Not a place to be analyzed. Happy Mothering!

P.S. Did I forget to mention how awful I feel that I have clean laundry folded and stacked up to the ceiling( Not really, but it feels like it)! I swear I'd put it away...if there were any room left !! I feel like I am playing a losing game of musical laundry, every time I have people over I have to find somewhere to 'hide' the laundry. I have a play date tomorrow, guess Mommy's closet will be bursting. Note to self, shut your bedroom door before company arrives.

Truthful Tuesdays; May 25, 2010

Time to unload Ladies! Seems I am not great at the memes per say but I have decided there are two weekly posts I will revisit..Tuesdays are for being super honest and unloading all the bullshit that is weighing me down (metaphorically speaking of course) and Thursday will be for throat punching and ass kicking any and all imbeciles who are deserving of such treatment. It's cathartic and I need some catharsis in my life! So let's commence with the unloading of the proverbial bullshit! Remember, no judgment. You hear me Judgy McJudgement? I'm talking to you! If that's what you're here for, turn around and walk away. This is for us to feel better, lighter, healthier and happier not guilty! Boo to guilt!
I am sick of feeling guilty about not exercising! There I said it! I do love to  like   not absolutely hate to exercise, but I hate getting started. Seriously, its such a pain in my ass to get into the gear and locate the workout dvd, shoo the girls out of my way and fully engage! Of course that brings us to point #2, I am sick of worrying about my weight. Look, I'm not going all 900 lb. mom on you or anything ( love the TLC specials) but damn is there ever a moment when women can just let that go. Seriously, I know it will never happen but for once I'd love to look in the mirror and say "PERFECT!" No matter the size or shape I am ( and believe me I think I've seen them all) I am NEVER satisfied. There are days when I am more or less satisfied than the previous day but never just completely happy with what I look like. I just want to get off this roller coaster...I don't want to perpetuate this madness. HELP!!! Dr. Phil...can you fix me? Can you say body dysmorphic disorder? Enough already! Sheez!!!!
Next, I am so monstrously sick of all the complete idiots that have been allowed to procreate and interact with children as of late! Between the Texans who don't watch their children, the men in Bangkok using the kids as human shields, the bullies in New Hampshire, and the teacher in Texas beating the student in Houston, ( all in the last couple of weeks) I am seriously becoming afraid to watch the news. That's to say nothing about sending my children out into the world with these people !Hell, I'm getting pretty afraid to go out there myself knowing what kind of imbeciles are roaming free in the world.What is this world coming to? Can we get some protection over here from the morons? They are loose and coming for our children!
One more thing, is BP ever going to get a hold on this oil spill? My God...how bad does it have to get before they actually fix this disaster? Hasn't Louisiana been through enough?
On a positive note, in complete honesty, my husband and girls are pretty much awesome this week! That could have something to do with the fact that my husband is keeping a safe distance  4 hour travel time between us and I've pretty much been giving into all the whims of my girls this week. I'm just too damn exhausted to fight them. I wonder if this is how all wars are won? Oops, hope I didn't speak to soon!Shhh! Maybe nobody heard!
Now its your turn! Time to bear your soul and unburden yourself! Happy Mothering!

Mommy Truisms ( As I know them to be)

This is something new that I thought I'd share. It is my list of Mommy truisms. I will post a few today and then  let them trickle in as they come to me from here on out. Happy Mothering!

• No matter how beautiful/adorable your child is~ they are 100 times cuter when they are asleep.

• Spit up is not an allowable accessory to any outfit, but as another Mommy I will let it slide because it is better than some of the alternatives i.e poop. pee. full on vomit, etc.

• Modesty is a thing of the past! When in labor with my first, I was so embarrassed because my belly was so enormous that the gown didn't cover my ass.Now after never peeing, pooping, waxing, shaving, showering, changing a feminine product alone, and a myriad of other so called 'private' things that I 'share' with my children due to lack of privacy...that modesty has passed. 
• Mom's who work outside of the home are brave, courageous, and strong.
• Mom's who stay home are braver, slightly crazy, extremely courageous, and in desperate need of a night out and some adult conversation.
• Waking a sleeping child is like waking a sleeping bear; JUST DON"T DO IT!!!!
• With the right motivation, Daddies are underrated and capable and willing to do so much more than we want to admit or allow them to do.

 That's all the truisms for tonight but believe me there are a million more. I will be sharing. Please share your with me!

Things my daughters taught me

I thought this Motherhood gig was all about me shaping, molding, teaching these little , adorable human beings of mine. I knew it would be loads of work; and it is. It is a grueling 24 hour a day job that never stops. I knew (in theory) that was what I was in for but I never expected what I actually got. As tired as I am most days and holding on for dear life to my last string of sanity, I am always amazed. I never expected to learn anything from my children. Come on, everything they know..I taught them,right? Apparently not. I guess I have to relinquish some of the pride in my nurturing because I have to admit, I'm pretty sure there is a lot of nature in it. 

For instance, my 2 year old who is so honest at times that she actually scares me.Many times I have asked her to do something and she will simply say no. Ask her why, she will say because she doesn't want to.In a world full of excuses, this little girl makes none. She is who she is, and that's who she is..Deal with it! It used to annoy me that she would just say no she didn't want to.Let's be honest, us Mommies, we do a lot of things that we don't want to. I know for a fact I don't want to do dishes, fold laundry, cook, run errands, pay bills, keep appointments or obligations but that's my life. That's being an adult, right? The more I think of it, why can't I take a cue from my 2 year old in her infinite wisdom. I mean wouldn't it be the nicer thing to do then to be insulting and come up with ridiculous excuses why you can't do things. I appreciate her honesty and her braveness with her integrity is admirable. When my 2 year old does decide to help you, it is whole hearted and it is selfless and it is beautiful. From my 5 year old, I have learned to be fearless. I know where she gets this, I do remember a time when that was me.Since having my girls, I have become much less reckless and more cautious because every day with them is the most important of my life. My Bella will do whatever it takes to achieve her goals. It doesn't matter if it scares the hell outta her, she will pursue it with a fierceness. There is not much she can't do. In fact, I don't think there is anything that she can't do..if she puts her mind to it. Her spirit is free and her heart is open. She loves with abandon and if you are lucky enough to be one of those who she does love; she will walk through hell to make you happy.

My daughters have reminded me that I can do anything that I set my mind to.They have also reminded me to have integrity and pride. I am embracing love with full abandon. I am learning to be honest with myself, to be fearless and to relish all that life has to offer. They have also taught me that a child's giggle, their little hand in yours, a snuggle, a kiss goodnight, their true smile..can melt your heart and make you feel more vulnerable then you ever thought possible. They have taught me that the world is a beautiful, miraculous place where everything is possible.

Truthful Tuesday, April 13,2010

Here we go again! I don't know about you, but I need to expel some baggage. It's Tuesday and this week is blowing already.
First, I am a bit irrate at the fact that spell check had disappeared from blogger. Look, blogger, I love you but I 'spell check' for a living, I don't want to have to do it in my leisure! Give me back my spell check!
Second, I am not digging the dream part of sleep (refer to previous post). I love sleep, but sleep is not my friend. Normally, she illudes me and flees into the night and I can seldom catch her. When I do catch her, I'd prefer she not be wrought with insanities and riddled with threats. Bad sleep! Me no likey!
Third, still annoyed with the whole  "out of town" gig my husband has. Completely happy we can feed our children, pay our bills, and live like normal people (well normal people who don't see each other 5 days a week). But certainly not loving the fact that I am alone in my chaos, this isn't what I signed up for. I didn't get married to be alone, and especially not to raise our kids alone. Not fair!
Fourth, frusturated that there is not enough time in the day, the week, the year...to get done what I need to get done on a daily basis. You try to do something nice, raise a family, make a home, be a good wife,stay healthy, have friends, engage your children, work, use your mind, but apparently...you are only allowed to choose 3 things off the list, there is no time for the rest. Make your choices ladies!
OK, I will stop now. I could go on but I will save some for next week:) Happy Mothering!

Oh yeah, one more thing, I HATE when my coffee goes cold while I'm trying to type a posts!ARGH! I'm done now:) I promise.

Truthful Tuesdays, March 30,2010; Mommy Breakdown in Progress

It's Tuesday once again. Time for us to unload some of the things weighting us down in life. No judgment, just an ear to bend, a shoulder to cry on, and a helpful hand to help you up when you feel as if you have fallen in the proverbial crap of life. I missed last week, but I need to expunge today!
Let's start by confessing that I am a miserable sick person. When I am sick, I just want to be left alone in a dark room to sleep it all away. Just let me sleep for a week straight with nothing but liquids pushed under the door to keep me alive. I know I've been cranky and grouchy with the girls.Hell,I even called my husband at work 3 states away to unleash my miserableness on him. Not my proudest moment. Sorry. I even bit my brothers head off, who is visiting and helping me with my girls this week. I am truly a wench!
I also would like to confess that it's a little embarrassing walking around town with my little brother (who is 19) and my 2 girls because people are looking at us as if 1) he is my "boyfriend  or husband" and I am a friggin cradle robber .Ewww, gross! Or  2) I am his Mother! Which is equally as EWWWW, because it makes me feel not only old but like I was promiscuous in my early teen years, to boot. Which I don't really care about  now except for how hard I worked to obtain that 'Good Catholic girl' image back then. The worst part is either way you slice it..it makes ME feel old!
Next, this list could go on for days this week, I am about to tear my hair out with all this crap I am having to do by myself. It is making me feel overwhelmed and like I can't accomplish anything I start, like I am a loser! I know I usually bite off more than I can chew (its the nature of the beast) but I muddle through , spread myself as thin as possible, and I get it done. That's me!It's how I work. But this week, for some reason, I feel like a bumbling idiot who can't get anything done. My husband is encouraging me to eliminate some of my extracurriculars with the girls, so I don't have a meltdown. I get insulted that he thinks I can't do it all. WTH is going on with me? He may be right, at least this week. I've worn myself, metaphorically, paper thin and one wrong pull may be the one that breaks me down.
Thank God for Truthful Tuesdays and wonderful friends.If it weren't for your emails, phone calls, texts, comments and unconditional love and support...I'd have hit my breakdown threshold a long time ago!

Truthful Tuesday, March 16,2010; sorta!

It seems today almost slipped by without recognition; I forgot to vent for the week. I really didn't have much to be truthful about today, this week is much like last week, or so I thought. That was until I was surfing around the web and came across this little gem. No, I will not link to the actual page for the sheer fact that I refuse to direct traffic in the general direction of ,what I consider, a crock of s*it. That which I am referring to was an article about Mommies complaining, more specifically Mommy bloggers complaining under the guise of enlightening others in on our 'real' life day to day happenings. Here I thought we were trying to make it easier on everyone.Apparently, to paraphrase, this author says that Mommy bloggers that operate under the guise of being honest and telling it like it is are actually not telling the general public anything they don't already know. In fact, we are boring her with our complaining.Basically, you made your bed..now lie in it and take your medicine like a man! Oy vey, apparently, this broad is not a Mommy and has never had to defuse a toddler meltdown bomb in 60 seconds in the middle of mass! If she were, she wouldn't be such a mean, sarcastic b*tch! Here I am preaching sisterhood and friendship and this woman thinks we should all keep our collective mouth shut and just keep on pretending that its all good ,because we are boring her; maybe even annoying her. You know what's really annoying? Someone who doesn't know what the hell she's talking about telling me how I'm suppose to feel, or at the very least, react and deal with my life as a Mother. So, sufficient time has been spent being truthful about my feelings on this subject..now, off I go to take my medicine (code for deal with my lovely children). Oh wait, they are being angels today and have been sleeping for about 4 hours.I know, I will go write another post and perpetuate my bad behavior...after all, it is Truthful Tuesday (well, it was when I stated writing this post)!Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Truthful Tuesday, March 9, 2010!

Once again, it is Truthful Tuesday. I am being truthful today about the fact that this Tuesday I will be in a right terrible mood. Why,you ask? Today is the first day in a long line of days of when my husband will be working a new job, out of town. What this means for me is that I will miss my husband, whom I actually like and will miss seeing every day. I know some couples are good with seeing each other only a few days a week but we have always been a very close couple and he is a very hands on Daddy. That leaves me lonely, busy, and probably quite crazy by the end of every week.I am not looking forward to Never getting a break within the 24 hours. I am a little scared of the ramifications it will have on my girls. Thank God we will see him at the end of every week, and that will truly be something to look forward to but that leaves me , the dancing monkey, trying to fill the space and time that will be left by his absence. We've done this before and it didn't work out very well. There were meltdowns galore, tantrums, crying spells, misplaced anger and confusion and that is nothing to say of what it did to the children:) So , my confession today is that I will miss my husband terribly and , hoping not to sound ungrateful, I hope that something closer turns up sooner than later. I'd much rather have him close and here to kiss good night every night and for my girls to have him to run to every evening when he gets home from work with excitement and wonderment in their eyes (because to them Daddy is simply amazing).Today my confession is that I will miss my husband, my best friend, more than I am allowed to tell him for fear that he will feel bad about having to go. So, I am telling you girls to get it off of my chest.Happy Tuesday!

Truthful Tuesdays, March 3, 2010; A day late & a dollar short!

We will resume ot our normal schedule tonight! I have not abandon you! Road trip today to Davenport. I am sure I will have lots to tell you tonight! P.S. Truthful Tuesdays, I was running around like a maniac..so here goes.... Sometimes,hmmmhmm, wish my husband could calm down a little and not stress so much. I know, pot calling the kettle black!
Wish I was a better Mommy!  Feeling like I don't do nearly enough constructive things with the kids. Decided to make schedule! We will see if that helps! I promise to limit tv to a minimum.
Thats mine. See  ya all tonight!!!

Truthful/Tell all Tuesdays; Round two!

Good morning and happy Tuesday to you all. It's been a long week of carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Here's where Mommies can come to vent and get rid of some of that unwanted weight, metaphorically speaking anyways. Though, the more I think of it, there could very well be a link between carrying the weight of the world and holding a little extra baggage around our middles! But that's another post altogether! LOL Today, we're gathered here to vent and unload. You can comment anonymously if you prefer. I just want you to get it off your chest and off your mind. You'll feel better, I promise. I'll go first; Sometimes, when my 4 year old goes all Miley Cyrus mouthy on me and proclaims ( at the top of her lungs, no less) "I hate you Mother(Mudd-Da)!!" , usually for the infraction of telling her it's time to put away her toys and go to bed ( apparently between 3-4, that became a crime punishable by death).On "those" occassions, sometimes I wish I wouldn't be given the worst mother of the year award and could in fact respond , " Oh yeah sister? Well..,ME friggin Too!!!!!!!" Of course, I wouldn't mean it by any means( well not past that instant anyways)but it sure would be refreshing to have the option:) Wow! I feel better already just sharing it with you girls.Thanks for the love and support. Next time, let's do this over coffee! Oh sweet catharsis, have a delightfully guilt free day of mothering! I know I plan to!

Truthful/Tell all Tuesdays

Ok, Ladies its Tuesday and ,as I said, today is the day we can all vent "anonymously" if preferred, and get everything off our minds..without judgement:)I will start the ball rolling:
Is it wrong that sometimes I wish I was brave enough to dose my kids with ibuprofin, so they would go to sleep at a reasonable hour without me having to lay down with them?
Sometimes, I really miss my life before I was married or had kids, so much so that I fantasize about who I used to be:)LOL
OK, Ladies those are my two for today. Please share yours in the comment section. Come one! Come all! Don't be shy, no one will judge you here. No one thinking how you are not up to par or dropped the ball in Mommyland.Just pure support and sisterhood!