Welcome to our fifth story in our series beYOUtiful Mom! Featured Writer: Alia Hagenbach Some of the first advice I received years ago as a first time mom was "pick your battles." Being a first time mom, I was determined to do an amazing job. I read the parenting books. I got this, I thought. I watched the temper tantrums that occurred in grocery check-outs over skittles and lollipops and vowed that my child would be well-disciplined, respectful, and obedient. I couldn't even fathom … [Read more...]
What I Wish I Could Say To My Mom
~Welcome, to the fourth story in our series, beYOUtiful Mom! ~ Contributing Writer: Leslie Foster It is that time of year again. Reminders are everywhere to buy your mom a card or flowers or candy. And so you should. Don’t forget your mom! This is my eighth Mother’s Day without a mother. I had a wonderful mother for twenty-four years, and then she went to heaven in December of 2004. I miss her every day. I still think about calling her when I feel lonely or confused or need good … [Read more...]