Mommin' It Up

28/02/2024

"Gentle parenting" gets a bad rap because of a parents ego. This is a perfect example of gentle parenting when a child is deregulated and then catching yourself while you are becoming deregulated, so you can be available to your kid. The ego makes it impossible for that to happen. You gotta check yourself before yourself first. All the ladies swoon over Jack because they wish th t had a husband who validated and checked his ego, imagine how every kid would feel if this is how thier parents treated them when they were "being a brat". Kudos to the writers of for this awesome example.

28/02/2024

It's Addy's birthday but I'm going to make it all about me...

You don't know true love until you have a teenage daughter that challenges everything you think you knew about yourself and parenting, then come out the other side being even more in love with them.

My first born. My pretty princess. My Addy Grace. Thank you for your patience, trust and forgiveness. Thank you for living up to your middle name and allowing me to fail miserably without holding it against me. Thank you for allowing me to grow up with you without harsh judgement. I strive every day to be better for you and because of you.

You should be so proud of the person that you are. I know I am!

You are hilarious, confident and kind. You are beautiful and hard working and such a good friend! I feel so blessed to be your mom. Thank you for being yourself. You are such an amazing example to me.

I hope you feel as loved as you are and know how amazing you are. I hope you feel it in your gut! All the way through. I am so excited to see what your bright, happy future holds!

05/12/2023

03/06/2023

It's probably a good thing that I don't teach anyone else's kids.

13/02/2023

Like a boss.

11/01/2023

03/01/2023

Aiming for the stars.

17/12/2022

Please read this whole post...

It's silly really. This whole being on TV thing. By silly I mean, it does nothing for my ego. BUT my hope is that the conversations that we are starting on The Parent Test will continue in homes and with family and friends. I'm hoping it opens a dialog that people are too afraid to talk about.

Because the truth is, what happens in our early years ABSOLUTELY shapes who we are and how we feel about ourselves.

I've been owning my story and my truth (publically) for almost 7 years now. One day I'll get around to finally writing that book people have been bugging me to write, but for now I just remain an open book. Courage is contagious. I've witnessed this my entire life. Having perfect strangers say to me "I've never told anyone that." after sharing something deeply personal. Every single time this happens, I am grateful.

Once the space is made safe to share, most people will share. They shared based on their own capacity, but my goal is to create a safe space for others to do so. One free of judgement and full of love. One where they know they aren't alone.

We all have demons and inner turmoil, but after a lifetime of wondering if the world would be better off without me, I never want someone else to believe that same lie about themselves.

You are loved.
You are needed.
And you bring a light to this world that would be devastated if it went out.

My messages are always open. My phone is always on and my shoulder is always free. If there is ever a time that you just need to know that someone cares, please reach out to me. You matter, I promise.

One more day. That's what I have to promise myself. I know you are tired but you CAN do one more day. Every time I have kept that promise, I have been glad I did. If you are ever at that point, please promise yourself the same. One more day.

I love you. ❤️

14/12/2022

12/03/2022

Hardest and best lesson I’ve ever learned.

03/01/2022

Going 6 years strong on this goal!

27/08/2021

Whoops!!! 😂😜

What a perfect relevant edit, thanks 🔥

27/08/2021

It’s self diagnosed bipolar, but still.

29/07/2021

This is my man. We’ve been teaming up for 16 years. Today is our anniversary and he 1000% forgot about it.

In the early years of marriage I used to be appalled when I heard of someone forgetting their anniversary. The most sacred day possible, for a married couple. What little they just have valued it! I would hear people say things like “every day we celebrate our love and don’t need a special day” and would puke in my mouth a little.

16 years in, I get it. We actually aren’t overly romantic. While I would like a little more of that in our life, I honestly don’t know how I would handle it because it makes me uncomfortable.

Tell me I’m awesome and give me a nap. That’s what really gets me feeling all the feels.

The truth is… he busts his ass for our family. He puts up with my mood swings and handles my mental health struggles with as much patience as anybody who has no clue how to handle them could.

He worries (maybe too much) about my happiness. And even tho some days I wanna punch him in the nose, I appreciate all of his efforts.

So today, he gets a pass. I’m not going to hold it against him or make him feel bad, I’m just going to tell him that I love him and thank him for 16 years of beautiful chaos together, and for never giving up on us. Perspective. It makes the world a beautiful place.

28/06/2021

My friend is a television producer and is looking to cast her next show.... if you fit the description, send over an email!

11/05/2021

LisBits • Someone hates your mama.