Milk and Mud » Managing Motherhood

Family Rhythm and Atmosphere

Kristen — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:26:21 +0000

There's more to a nourishing family life than just a strict schedule, however. Having your schedule to be an actual rhythm that flows through the day is what helps you carry your home.

Need a Stay at Home Mom Schedule?

Kristen — Tue, 04 May 2010 01:29:45 +0000

You know the stereotype - mom lies around all day in her jammies, watching soap operas and reading magazines... and sometimes you feel like that's your life. A stay at home mom schedule helps you gain direction and clarity - and most importantly, you'll set a great example for your kids.

Mothering when Exhausted

Kristen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:34:41 +0000

I’m exhausted and with good reason – Scott and I both are up the night a lot right now. If we’re not up helping older kids get to the bathroom or changing sheets (we’re working on bedwetting issues) then Galen is having a wakeful night. Despite first trying to convince myself that I don’t actually [...]

Motherhood and the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics

Kristen — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:11:44 +0000

Wondering what motherhood has to do with the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics? A lot. This law says that heat doesn’t go from a colder body to a warmer body – it can only flow in one direction, and that natural process is irreversible. The rest of the law states that all natural things move toward [...]

How to Set Goals (while being a Mom)

Kristen — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:49:19 +0000

Goals are and will be important throughout your life. You may say that you don’t need goals or even that you don’t like them. I’m sure you’re thinking of the New Year’s resolutions you’ve never kept, all those things you promised would happen and have never happened, etc. But regardless of all of that, goals [...]

Setting a Schedule – Nitty Gritty Practical

Kristen — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:34:56 +0000

It’s important to have goals throughout all of your mothering career. And what I’m going to talk about today is especially important for all stages of motherhood. I’m going to talk about really writing down you goals and considering how to accomplish them. Often our goals need to be examined and perhaps broken down. Sometimes [...]