In my first English class in college, this was our first assignment. We were to write a paper on why we write. It was a simple question. We write text messages, e-mails, diary entries, tweets, Instagram captions, term papers, etc. But then there was a deeper meaning, why? Some of us write because we have to. It's a requirement for a class or a means of communication. Some of us write because we geniunely enjoy it. I am one of those people.
When I first had M, I was a stay-at-home mom. That meant my days were centered around M and his needs. They still are, and I still stay home with M but I also work from home. It's crazy. I get really busy sometimes and stressed out, but I love it. I love having something of my own, and well much of my writing is about my child and experiences in parenthood it's a large piece of my life. When I became a mom, I felt as if I lost my own identity. I was no longer Megan. I was M's mom. That was it. When I walk in to family gatherings, church, etc. M is the first thing people notice. I love that, and I love my son and being a mom, but I missed being my own person greatly. I know it's selfish, or maybe it just sounds that way but it's true. There are many stay-at-home moms that feel this way. We try to find a balance between mom and woman, but it can be really easy to just define ourselves as "mom." We get lost in the shuffle some days because becoming a parent can impact every aspect of our lives. I write to keep my sanity and hopefully to help you keep yours. I want this blog to be a community for any and all parents who have known the "mombie" life all too well. You know the whole Cheerios in the bottom of your purse, sniffed at least one butt today, and probably wiped some bodily fluid from your child on a piece of your own clothing.
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Megan is a stay-at-home mom to a stubborn and charming toddler and adorable baby girl. She is a freelance writer who hasn't slept in way too long.. She survives off of the pot of coffee her wonderful husband makes her FRESH each morning and any snack she can grab while keeping up with her little ones. Archives
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