Posted in Parenting on May 9th, 2010 Discussion »
Today at church, the young women took over the callings of all the women in Primary and Young Women during the third hour. Monica taught five-year-olds and Alana directed the music in Primary. When I walked into the Primary room to get something out of my bag, Alana said, “Mom!”
I wasn’t sure if she was […]
Posted in Family, Finances, Gender, Home Business, The Juggling Act on Feb 19th, 2010 Discussion »
Do you know a mother who doesn’t work? I mean, really? I am wondering when we drew this horrible line in the sand between those of us who make sacrifices to provide/supplement our families and those of us who make sacrifices to stay home? I am a stay at home mother with four young children. […]
Posted in Uncategorized, Parenting, Celestial Pressure Canning on Jan 25th, 2010 Discussion »
When I was 27 years old and expecting my first child, (Yes I know, shocking isn’t it? I was LDS then, too, although judging by the sounds emitting from my mother-in-law and various neighbors, I could barely claim that. First child at age 27? Ye Gads and Little Tater-Tots! I was nigh unto pre-pre-pre-pre-menopausal. How […]
Posted in Parenting, Character on Dec 10th, 2009 Discussion »
By Monica Moore Smith, age 12
Do you ever think about what celebrity your daughter/son is admiring at the moment? And how they might be overly obsessed with that celebrity? Or practically worshipping them. Do they hang a million posters of celebrities all over their bedroom walls? Do they the wear the clothes that celebrities […]
Posted in Parenting, Marriage on Nov 22nd, 2009 Discussion »
I have been posting on Mormon Momma for awhile now, and those who have read my posts know that I have been known to…ahem…complain on an occasion or two about my husband’s schedule. For the past almost-12 years we have been married, and particularly in the past 3 years, we have spent much time apart […]
Posted in Parenting, Family on Nov 21st, 2009 Discussion »
When I was in third grade, a girl moved into my ward with her parents and her two sisters. We became instant friends. Temporarily they lived with her grandma, then moved a block away to their new home.
Annette Barton and I went to school together and to church together. We grew up together.
Posted in Family, Character, Faith on Nov 16th, 2009 Discussion »
By Darcee Yates
While pedaling my stationary bike this morning (20 whole minutes!) I re-read President Eyring’s talk on Our Perfect Example from the October General Conference. As expected, it lifted my spirits.
I’ve grown up in the church and my memories are clear as day of sitting in Sunday School only eight years old and […]
Posted in Marriage, Marriage, Interrupted on Oct 8th, 2009 Discussion »
Reflections of a twice-divorced, LDS single mom.
I must admit I feel a bit like Matt Foley “motivational speaker” as I prepare to introduce myself. I may not be living in a “van down by the river,” but being married in the temple (not once, but twice) and being divorced (not once, but twice) does tend to […]
Posted in Marriage on Jul 31st, 2009 Discussion »
This morning I read a post by a woman who is considering starting a “love note writing business” for men who can’t seem to let their mushy side out. It reminded me of myself 23-ish years ago.
I’ve been very happily married for nearly 24 years and it’s not because Sam is a sloppy-faced mushball. He’s […]
Posted in Parenting, Church, Holidays on May 5th, 2009 Discussion »
When Sam finally got his PhD, we moved to Florida to become real people. Even though our income increased exponentially, we found that real world expenses increased almost as much as real world salaries. So the first few years—when we had anticipated being absolutely swimming in cash—were actually still quite financially challenging.
One day my best […]
