About Me

After reading the title of this blog you've probably guessed it, I'm a mommy. Actually, let me try saying that again.

I'm a Mommy!

And if you've joined the infertility sorority, you know what a big deal that word is.

Why did you start this blog?
I decided to write this blog because after looking around on the internet I realized there was a strong need for yet another mommy blog!

What makes my blog so darn unique (I jest) is that I'm a PROUD, stay-at-home, Christian homeschooling mother of four, under six years of age.

Although I have four children, the road to motherhood did not come easily for me. Strangers who see me out with my children may joke and make comments about not wanting to drink the water at my house, or may wink and ask if I know where babies come from. The truth is, I know all too well where babies come from. They are indeed a gift from God and the road to motherhood is different for many women. For me, it was a road paved through infertility. All of our beautiful children were conceived through IVF at St. Barnabas Hospital and I will be forever grateful for the excellent care they offered me while I was on my journey through infertility. Although I couldn't see it at the time, the infertility itself was also a gift from God. I do not think I would be half the mother I am today, had it not been for how hard I had to fight for my children. I certainly know my marriage wouldn't be as strong as it is, nor would my faith.

My husband, whom I'll start calling "Big Daddy" for no apparent reason, is a Road Warrior CEO and golf addict, so between his golf addiction and travel schedule, I like to say I'm a part time single mom, but I only say that jokingly because in reality, I am blessed to have a good husband who is the father of my children, my partner in life, my biggest advocate, a Christian and wonderful provider for our family. Even if he is addicted to golf and not particularly handy around the house! Hey, just because I love him doesn't mean I cannot tease him!

Thankfully, Big Daddy brings home the bacon and as much as I'd love to fry it up in the pan, lately, that's just not happening. I am just not getting the meal planning thing down, especially with Big Daddy out of town and a house full of picky eating young ones. But that's another story that will no doubt unfold in the blog.

I've always wanted to be a mommy for as long as I can remember. I was the child who mothered every half dead animal I found in the woods, animals I talked my parents into getting me, assorted dolls and stuffed toys, and later I mothered the children in the Sunday school class I helped with when I was in high school. One of my sons is actually named after a boy I fell in love with in that 12-18 month class. I used to pretend he was mine during the class. I think he used to pretend too, because he wouldn't let anyone else hold him. He would just cry until I entered the room. I often wonder what ever happened to that little boy. I wish he could know that I named my first born son after him.

Why we homeschool our children
I am frequently asked, "Why do you homeschool?" or "Did you always plan on homeschooling your children?" It's a fair question and one that I am not offended by in the least. Particularly since no one is perhaps more surprised that I am homeschooling than me! You see, I did not particularly care for school, although I did enjoy playing school and teaching kids at summer camp and sunday school. I also did not know a single person who homeschooled before I began homeschooling. But to be fair, when I first started homeschooling I really didn't even realize what I did was "homeschooling". I was just trying to get through the day with twin toddlers who were easily bored and were curious about everything. It was while researching for things to do with my young children that I "discovered" homeschooling.

When I first brought up the idea of homeschooling, Big Daddy thought I had a screw loose! I finally convinced him to let me try it since "preschool wasn't mandatory". I also innocently had not realized I needed to enroll our unborn children into preschool; so now 2 years later, they weren't going to be able to color with the other kids unless Big Daddy did some major networking and string pulling. Too exhausted from his travels to argue with me, Big Daddy gave in and we pushed forward. Big Daddy hoping this was just a phase and me hoping I could pull it off and ask for Kindergarten and First grade next. Now, four years later, I am blogging about our homeschool adventure on our homeschool blog and Big Daddy is by far my biggest supporter and a true homeschooling advocate. We have no idea how long we will continue to homeschool our children. Our plan is to take it day by day, year by year, and child by child.

While I think homeschooling has been a great experience for our family, I do not think it is for every family and I do not mean that in a backhanded way. Each family situation is different and I think of homeschooing as a personal parenting choice. A little more than half of my friends do not homeschool. I do not feel inclined to "convert" them to homeschooling, and thankfully, they do not feel the need to convert me to joining the local PTA.

Yes, I can be opinionated, but I also know when to agree to disagree. This all probably boils down to the fact that, at the heart of it, I'm a girl's girl. If you met me in person, I'd be your girl.

I am L-O-Y-A-L.
I am a girls, girl.

I sometimes wonder why we moms cannot all just get along? Why are we recreating Junior High with each other? To that end, I've made it my personal mission to give mothers with temper tantrum throwing toddlers a BIG smile and a empathetic, " Hang in there. We've all been there!" Instead of looking down at them and smirking because my children are currently behaving like angels and nibbling on an organic mini rice cake.

I constantly strive to be a better wife, mother, homeschooler, friend, and Christian. I do admit that some days it doesn't look like I am bothering to try at all, but trust me, I am trying--- Even if Big Daddy thinks there is room for improvement in the wife category. What can I say? I'm a homeschooling mother of four, and I'm "grateful but tired."



Before I became a Homeschooling Mommy Blogger I tried on many working hats such as: fashion model, interior decorator, invitation designer, store owner and professional organizer. I think all of them have helped me in my current role as wife, mother and homemaker. While the transition to staying home can be an adjustment, don't sell yourself short. Its not easy staying home and raising a family properly. Find ways to use your skills in your life at home. Create your own dream job. Believe me, whether you believe it right now or not, you are living someone else's dream. Be grateful. Don't apologize for staying home with your children. If you don't respect what you do, how can you expect society to?

Thanks for dropping by my blog. I hope you'll stick around and join in on the conversation. Otherwise, I'm just talking to myself, right?