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By: Beyond Just Mom » next time, do this

Beyond Just Mom » next time, do this — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:13:46 +0000

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By: pam

pam — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:54:58 +0000

It’s nice to know Evil Mom makes the rounds. She visited our place again this week, as you’ll read next.
Minister Mamie, thanks so much for the encouragement. Yes, we have been prepared–it’s just so darn hard to remember!
No, the photo above is not my daughter, but the expression is hauntingly familiar.
Thanks to all of you for visiting!

By: Three Bay B Chicks

Three Bay B Chicks — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:28:03 +0000

What a wonderful post! You antedote regarding “evil Mom” is something that I can relate to all too well. These all great reminders for both Mom’s and Dad’s alike.

The photo you chose for the post is also perfect. Had to laugh because I first envisioned that this might be your daughter.

-Francesca

Three Bay B Chicks’s last blog post..It’s All Gravy

By: Minister Mamie L. Pack

Minister Mamie L. Pack — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:30:20 +0000

One of the more rewarding and challenging positions we hold is as a parent. Sometimes, we forget that we are human beings too and that we can be hurt by what our children say or do or the lack thereof at times. But when those moments happen, I remind myself that Christ has prepared me for this and that He ordained me to be my children’s mother. That means He has already given me all that is needed to help them develop into who they are created to be, I just have to stay focused and encouraged in the process.

with blessings,

Minister Mamie

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:02:29 +0000

Thank you for this reminder, evil mom was here a moment this morning. Thanks for your encouragement today!

By: charrette

charrette — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:51:47 +0000

Terrific post! I'm totally going to use these next time Evil Mom rears her ugly head! Thanks for your great comment on my post at the Bloggers Annex yesterday. charrette’s last blog post..I am 29. (Don't laugh.)

By: pam

pam — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:35:27 +0000

Cindy, when I quit my “day job” several years ago, my eldest son begged me to go back to work so he could go to all day summer camps with his friends.
I love the idea of a Bad Monster Mommy Camp where we can relax, play, regroup, encourage and inspire one another. For now, I call that the blogosphere.
Thanks for the feedback!
pam

By: Cindy L

Cindy L — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:03:54 +0000

Oh, you're bringing back memories. My kid is 23 now, but it wasn't all that long ago when I was battling snarky comebacks and adolescent angst. I remember writing a humor column about the time my son (then 9 years old) said he wanted to send me to the Bad Mommy Camp. I wished there were such a thing as a "Bad Mommy Camp" -- a place where moms could periodically get away from their kids. Seriously, though, I highly recommend spiritual retreats for moms when you need refueling. When we were younger moms, several of my church friends and I would rent space at a local Jesuit Retreat Center. They would cook simple meals for us, and we could have time to retreat together and re-center ourselves overnight. We always returned home feeling like we were better, more peaceful moms! Cindy L’s last blog post..Butterfly effect

By: Satchel Pooch

Satchel Pooch — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:54:38 +0000

Nicely done. I’m not quite there yet, but if I squint I might be able to see it from here. Thanks for the encouragement.

By: exhale. return to center.

exhale. return to center. — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:01:30 +0000

I call my version of Evil Mom, Monster Mommy. LOVE your mantras!! Thank you. exhale. return to center.’s last blog post..barn chores in the winter