As moms we know there are certain things that are hard to come by. Finishing coffee while it’s hot, empty laundry baskets, snacks that don’t have to be shared and silence are just a few of those things that come to mind. Our lives are always filled with the plethora of duties that come along…
Author: 1spentmom
Auld Lang Syne
So we’ve all heard the sayings, “New Year, new me!” and, “out with the old, in with the new.” With all of the things that have happened in 2020, this year will certainly not go down in the history books as being apart of the good old days. In fact, most people are ready to…
TGIF!
So here’s the thing, I love Friday nights. I always have. Even as a kid I remember being so excited to watch the TGIF series of shows with my mom while we ate snacks and snuggled up in our comfy pj’s. As I got older, my ideal Friday nights changed. They were no longer for…
Love, Peace and Hair Grease
My mom greased my scalp this morning. My mom greased my scalp this morning and for those few moments, I felt like a little girl again. I sat on the stool in her bathroom and closed my eyes as she oiled her fingers and ran them down the sides of my braids. I imagined myself…
The Predicament of Pandemic Parenting
Parenting is hard right now. While it is never an easy fete, with the current state of our world, it seems near impossible. We have been trying to keep our children safe during a pandemic while maintaining our sanity. We have had to explain racial injustice and inequality while reinforcing love, fair treatment, and fair…
Finding Joy In The Little Things
I am a true believer in dreams. Even as a young teen, I remember God speaking to me through dreams. While at times they have been in reference to others, mostly these dreams have been confirmations, warnings or messages for me. Well a week ago, I dreamed a dream. In this dream I was setting…
A Letter To The Obscure Hero
Hey there! Yes, I’m talking to you. The one who got up super early before everyone else this morning just to enjoy a few moments of quiet and throw a load of laundry in the washer. The one who packed lunches, brushed hair, and made bottles while her coffee sat on the counter getting cold. …
So Much More Than That
I am not just a wife; I am so much more than that. I am not just a mom; I am so much more than that. I am not just a cook; I am so much more than that. I am not just a chauffeur; I am so much more than that. I am not…
The Blessing In The Midst Of The Mess
My kids are constantly making a mess. Whether it’s in their room, their diaper, my car, or the kitchen floor, there’s always a mess. And it drives me absolutely insane to think that I am always cleaning up for them to just create the mess all over again. Don’t get me wrong, I am by…
Noise vs. Needs
So my 14 month old is constantly making noise. Whether it’s babbling, calling for my husband, his brother or myself, screaming or crying…he’s just plain noisy! Most times this is for no other reason than to get someone’s attention to either pick him up or give him what he wants. For the most part, his…