Monday's Mom: Amanda Holtz
When I thought of writing my first blog, the only thing that came to mind was that I feel like a constant blog. I'm interested and, for the most part have something to say about everything. So, here's a try at a simple thought. Perfectly Imperfect. If only it mattered how hard you strive to be a "perfect mother". If this were so, I'm certain…
let them long
It’s amazing how the simplistic perspective of a child can quickly become complex in hands of a “grown up.” s a simple question, really. hat anyone would easily ask about a million other things or people. was left mute at the perfectly understandable question he posed…deep in the throes of labored nighttime routine…one I was tryi…
Sprout Some Wings {parenting from your gifts}
So while at the park the other day with a dear friend and our kids, we were discussing our dreams…for ourselves and our children.&n e talked about dreams not yet realized, dreams lost, and dreams we weren’t sure we should have.&nbs talking about our desires in educating our children, my friend mentioned that she felt too unorganized, &nbs omparison…
About
The name AfterBelly came to me right after Asher (our 3 yr old son) entered the world. It hit me one day, soon after he was born, that I had read TONS of books and searched the internet for info on pregnancy, but I had done NOTHING to educate myself on parenting, mommy-ing, raising children, marriage with kids, and balancing all the other parts of my life (not that any book can actually prepare you for motherhood). And in the midst of that extremely overwhelming feeling (and you know what I'm talking about) came a sense of isolation. I felt alone. But deep in my heart, I knew that NOT to be true. From that moment on, a growing desire to share the journey with other mamas began tugging at my…
