Photo Stamps

Okay I have to admit it - I am a total complete dork most of the time! So I couldn't resist the urge to buy photo stamps this year to put on my Christmas cards when I sent them out. I got them online with PhotoStamps. They came out really cute. It was a random shot of my little family that was perfect for the Christmas cards. Especially for people who haven't seen us in a long time.

I may get some more for Ben's birthday when I send out invitations for his party. That would be cute don't you think?

Being a Mommy

Some nights I am overwhelmed by the rush of emotions I feel for my son. Putting him to bed tonight and we have this ritual where I lay down next to him, snuggle under his blanket and he wraps his arm around my neck and falls asleep. We are face to face usually and I can see that sparkle in his eye and he always has this huge amazing smile on his face like he is the happiest little boy on the earth. I love seeing that! It makes me feel so wonderful to know that he is happy and content while falling asleep. I never in my life imagined I could love someone so much. I know most parents feel that way and it is really nothing new but somedays when I am exhausted, frustrated and feel like the worst parent on this earth because I just need a break, I forget to remember this! As parents we beat ourselves up alot about the things that we don't do perfectly that we forget to feel good about the things we do right. I am a good mommy and I need to remind myself of that more often than I do. I hope the rest of the good mommies in the world remember that!

The Spears Family

I was reading the news online last night as I usually do after putting my son to bed and I saw the announcement from Britney Spears' 16 year old sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, telling everyone she is pregnant. Then I saw the article stating that Lynne Spears parenting book has been called off. Is anyone really surprised by that? I mean seriously her 16 year old daughter is pregnant and acting like it is not a big deal? In this day and age with the resources and knowledge we have why in the heck does a 16 year old get pregnant? Yes we would all love for our teenagers to not engage in sexual conduct so young but we also know that it does happen. How in the heck do you justify not educating your children about safe sex and contraceptives? This is absurd!

I have to comment on these stories because I just think the whole Spears family is absurd. I don't have anything personal against any of them but honestly I don't think any one of them takes being a parent seriously. Britney is a joke. Lynne writing a book about parenting is a joke and the fact that her 16 year old daughter is now pregnant just really sums up the whole family don't you think?