Season three will be ALL about listener questions! We will do our best to share our wisdom and experience on a wide variety of momming topics!
Don't you know what causes that?
This is a question that you begin to hear quite often-once your kid count surpasses 3. We're not sure why people seem to ask this so often, Brittany thinks it *may just be an attempt to connect--even if it doesn't feel that way--so we encourage you to answer charitably. Also, if you are a mom who wants to connect and encourage other moms out and about in public, consider complimenting their children, flashing them a knowing smile, or perhaps telling them good job (because at the most basic level, regardless of HOW we mom, we all LOVE our kids and want what's best for them).
How do you do IT?
What is IT anyway? According to Brittany, we are all picking a different mountain to die on based on our priorities. We both agree that the idea of a supermom who has it all together is an absolute MYTH. Not one human can actually do it all, and that's ok! Just know that momming well is all about choosing your priorities in this season.
Real talk. . .Good moms yell. Good moms get angry. Good moms get frustrated. Good moms get worn out.
Motherhood can be like a battlefield and require triage. This, mama, is where we get to shine, because we get to choose what we will prioritize. Based on your season, you need to prioritize, do the best you can, give yourself grace, and let the rest go!
Where do you put them?
You may not need as much space as you think you need! Brittany's family of 9 lives in an 1,800 square foot home-very comfortably! My family of 7 lives in a home that is just slightly bigger. Whether you have a huge space or a small space, it can be more about how you USE it than how much you have.
Brittany suggests the idea of being flexible. . .different set-ups are necessary for different ages and stages. Allowing children to be in close proximity can teach children selflessness, communication, and basic "humaning" skills.
Sharing space is good roommate and marriage practice. Consider that siblings are a great gift-even if it doesn't feel that way!
Should I have another baby?
1. Have you prayed about it?
2. Are the reasons you aren't having another baby rooted in love and goodness and Christ? Or are they rooted in fear or selfishness?
Brittany has seven children and I have five, and they were NOT all planned. Still, each little soul has added to, changed, and grown our families in beautiful and amazing ways.
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