Mommy Monday's: Recap
Mommy Monday's are back in full effect!
Here are some quotes from past Mommy Mondays.
Next week we will have an interview with a new mom!
We are women first. You are your own person first! A lot of the time, people just want to label you as a mom and say ' You cant do this and you cant do that because you're a mom.' Wait a minute, I'm a person first. I am a woman first. Before I had a child, there was just me and, you have to remember that. When you remember that, its a lot easier to parent because you don't lose yourself. It's really hard not to lose yourself when you become a parent. You have to be cognizant of how to balance the two. Also to teach your daughter how to be a lady. Teach your son how to treat a lady and, you have to carry yourself with a certain heir. So when your children get older, they'll say: My mom was a confident lady, she was lady-like, she was gentle. You just want to be a good example of what a woman is supposed to be. -Tradonia, Tradonia & Eliyah
Speak positivity over your life and that of your child(ren). Do not be afraid to ask for help so that you may rest. Remember to keep your best foot forward, you are a mom! Being a mom should come with a manual but, it does not. Sacrifice for your kid but, not at expense of your growth as a person!
- Shay Nefeteria, The Woman behind R.I.B.
This day I was trying to put clothes away, and every other minute Alani had a new request, mommy can I have this mommy can I have that. The first few request I'd stop whatever I was doing and attend to her needs but after the 4th I told her that she had to wait and be patient. Alani isn't very fond of the word patience when she wants something she wants it immediately. She waited then after she got her ice she asked for juice I gave her the juice, and she was content. A few minutes later all I hear is mommyyyyy I spilled the juice, at that point I just had it, I raised my voice and said something like oh my gosh Alani this is why you need to be careful, and her response was "mommy you have to be patient" All I could do was laugh, because she was so right this whole time I was telling her to be patient and I needed to do the same. Kids will surely give you those reminders you need lol.
-Demitra, Demitra & Alani
Since just about every trip is planned, your to-do list for the children should be planned as well. Take your time when planning a to-do list. While traveling, make sure you plan and be on time. If you’re not on time when going, especially with children, your trip will be a disaster because you will already be stressed out. Believe it or not, your children can sense when you are stressed no matter how much you try to hide it and it’s like a trigger for them to automatically start their negative behaviors. Make sure you pack medicines they may need such as cold, stomach, fever, allergy, etc. You never know if, or when they may need them. Pack your child a small backpack filled with a few things they like to do like: a charged tablet, coloring book, headphones, their favorite toy, flash cards, etc. Just make sure it’s not too heavy for them because they will complain and ask you to carry it. Mom’s, don’t forget your baby wipes! I cannot stress that enough; I don’t care how old they get, kids are messy!!
-Britnee, Britnee & 5ivebyGrace
I would advise every woman looking to expand their families to: (1) Do your own research (as it relates to parenting, immunizations, and babyhood) and do what works best for YOU; (2) To first remember to raise your children/child up in The Lord AND also, remember that it's okay to step outside of the box and include new (your own) traditions when raising your children/child and not solely sticking to how you were raised; (3) It's good to be open to the advice of others (including doctors), but you MUST ultimately do what BEST works for your children/child; (4) Trust that saying, "No" to people (strangers and family/friends) who want to kiss and touch your baby in the face IS acceptable and definitely necessary!!
-Joanna, Joanna & Shalom
I was scared. Back then my doctor was not big on the sonogram. I was healthy so the doctor saw no need to do extra testing. Everyone that saw me said 'That's a big baby!' I was thinking, 'Don't say that, I have to push this baby out!' The nurses were taking bets on how big you would be.
- Teresa, Mother of R.I.B.s Shay Nefeteria
What advice do you have for mothers?
xoxo,
Shay Nefeteria