growth – Musings of a Simple Housewife

Mother’s Day

Am I the only one who dislikes Mother’s Day? I mean really. It is supposed to be this celebration about motherhood, but does it really celebrate motherhood? Mostly I feel guilt on Mother’s Day. Guilt for all the things I cannot do, and can not accomplish, and the patience I do not have, as wellContinue reading “Mother’s Day”

When no one Likes Me

Recently, I have had too many opportunities to be reminded that I am not for everyone. Many people do not like my personality and many feel that I am too overbearing, that I insert myself where I am not wanted, that I have too strong of opinions, that I am too much of a perfectionist,Continue reading “When no one Likes Me”

Trials

Recently my family has been experiencing many trials. Things that are sometimes so difficult to face that you just want to crawl back in bed and pretend it will all go away. This seems like a good idea sometimes, and for some days, it probably is. Whenever I face times like these, I like toContinue reading “Trials”

Misunderstanding

Recently I was speaking with a neighbor of mine when I made an observation, in which I was also included. She turned to me and said, “It’s probably because they are afraid of what you might say.” She said it in an honest, but giggly manner. I tried to brush it off, but here’s theContinue reading “Misunderstanding”

Parenting

Being a mother has to be the hardest job in the entire world. Not only did one sacrifice their body for the child/children they brought into the world, but it’s a mental sacrifice as you raise those said children. It’s amazing to me that what I thought would be the best job in the world,Continue reading “Parenting”

Thoughts

Many things have been on my mind this last year. I have been hurt and criticized so many times that I have started to change, but not because of anything anyone said or did to me that was hurtful. Do you realize that criticism does not change people? Individuals choose to change themselves. Also, whenContinue reading “Thoughts”

Dog

So… I got a dog. Well not just me, it’s for the whole family, but let’s be real it’s my dog. You know the worst part? I’m terrified of dogs. For all the dog lovers, no I didn’t have some traumatic experience with a dog when I was young, no my parents do not sayContinue reading “Dog”