Posted By: iadopted on

Monday, September 1st, 2008, 3:42 pm

I was glad to find this group and hope that more people will join. I am a mom in Florida struggling to raise two children, work, participate in community activites and keep my household organized. It's hard. Even though I am married, I've learned that husbands aren't always good at taking on projects without definite instructions. But sometimes, by the time I explain and give instructions, I could take care of it myself. And to top it off, I have a child with special needs. It's tough managing her needs and making sure that I don't forget what my son needs as well. I adopted both of my children from the State system.

I've started a group on parenting children with special needs and I plan to start one on adoption as well. Good to meet everyone in this group.

Tags: children, adoption, family, moms

Posted By: divatoolbox.com on

Friday, August 22nd, 2008, 6:08 pm

Moms, we need your input!
Do you have a terrific tip to share with other women?  Will you share your success story or advice on how to do anything?

There are so many amazing Moms out there and we know they have the experience and wisdom to do anything.  Please consider sharing your story or tip with other women!  Your article should be the kind of advice or information you would share with your mother, daughter, sister or best girlfriend across the kitchen table over a cup of tea or glass of wine.

You write the article, we will format and spell check to make it perfect.  Do not underestimate the value that your advice will be to another woman.  Help other women to raise money for their school, coach a soccer team, cook a great meal or just believe they can do anything!

Submit an article today - you will make another woman's day brighter and help her succeed!

Tags: moms, divatoolbox, advice for moms, diva toolbox

Posted By: cmerin on

Thursday, June 12th, 2008, 1:52 pm

While clicking links last night, I came across a hilarious site where people submit their mom's email/im correspondance: Postcards From Yo Momma.

One of my favorites:

Just to be clear
me:  mom?
Mom:  yes, I am here
me:  hey
Mom:  hi there, just to be clear, this is mom

Hahahaha.  As a daughter of a technologically impaired mother, this hits home. (My mom recently told me that she finally figured out how to forward emails!)  Well, now that I think about it, besides the kiddo, I am the only technically inclined one in the whole family! 

So, are you the only geek in your family?

Tags: geek is chic, moms, postcards

Posted By: peasofme on

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008, 3:14 pm

At least not in my world.  As I sit here I have an entire list of untouched, unattainable things that need to be done today.  I have books on hold at the library in one town, shoes on hold in another town, a package to be mailed, and a flip flop clinic to get my daughter to.  I have son that has recently been diagnosed with ADHD and an infant with colic.  I have a laundry pile the size of Mt. Everest and three beds that are not made, a fishbowl that needs to be scrubbed, closets that need to be organized and a basement that needs to be cleaned. Did I mention that I am taking courses to be able to work from home? On top of it all, I am starving but can't eat anything because I am trying to look like superwoman...minus the tights. I lost 4 pounds last week! 20 to go! 

Now people ask me on occasion what my hobbies are and I so politely reply that if I had free time to do them I would have an answer to that.  It's not that I don't wish for or even plan for hobbies, however the hundreds of dollars of scrapbooking materials sits alone, untouched in my basement waiting for that free time to come.  Funny how in 6 years I haven't found enough free time to start any of it.  I have great ideas though!

I was also asked to be on the PTO committee at my kids' school.  How does Superwomen do it?  It's not that I can't do anything it's just so much!  I have to admit slight jelousy for the moms who are in workout wear and they look good!  Not like me.  They look like they came from the gym yet their hair looks great not to mention that they don't look like they need to go to the gym. I, on the other hand, look like a gigantic sweatball in too tight pants when I jump out of the car and make a mad dash for my children while hoping nobody sees me in my condition.  Stop by their house and it's clean.  All their permission slips are turned in on time and they are never yelling at their kids.  Where was I when this superwoman class was being held?  I like to think that I am not the only woman out there who has issues with doing it all and deciding what to choose as most importnt for the day.  Hopefully Superwoman won't stop by until laundry makes that list.  So for now I will hold my crying infant (she doesn't like slings or swings, backpacks or bouncy seats), try to make sure that my son is making good choices, and watch my daughter do flip flops across the gym.  I may get to that UPS store. I know others can relate.

I will keep you posted on  my quest to get nearer to the dream!

Tags: parenting, moms