A Mantra for the Weekend (and Life)

I am so excited! This weekend the girls over at Southern MOMentum are graciously featuring little ol' me on their fun and fabulous blog. Sometime over the next couple of days stop on by!

While I am off hanging out at another blog I thought I would post something I came across. Check out the LobotoMe mantra. It's just fantastic! Have a great weekend and I'll see you next week!

Post it Note Tuesday, One Worth Repeating...

Remember this one from last year? Well, sweet child did it to me again. This time it was an "All About Me" project that was due today. Good Lord Child!

Perfect Mothers Need Not Apply

On behalf of mothers everywhere, with 8yr olds like mine, who have recently decided that "crap" and "sucks" should be part of their regular vocabulary, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to Naughty Betty. I think I owe her a drink!

Sharing a Little Southern MOMentum

I came across a fantastic blog the other day and I am so excited. Southern Momentum is a fabulously smart, witty, and realistic blog written by a couple of sleep-deprived southern mommas. They're purpose is to shed light and a few laughs on surviving motherhood. On thier blog they share stories, recipes, and have a fabulous book section titled Read It! that highlights a few fantastic reads. But, besides all of the the great advice and hilarious stories, what really gives these southern belles thier MOMentum is well, as the would say... "Bless your heart … step into our world and make yourself right at home. We may not have all the answers but we guarantee a belly laugh or two along the way..." And, that they will!

Today I am lucky enough to share my blog with Stephanie from Southern Momentum. She has done a fabulous post called "Which Momma Are You?" It is just so hilariously fantastic and right on the money that I had to share it. And, just in case you are wondering, I am a It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere Momma. Not that you haven't figured that our yet...

Which Momma Are You?

Let me preface this post with an explanation that this is not the 1st time we’ve poked fun at our Momma friends nor will it be the last. We love all Mommas here at Southern Momentum and if you do not see your silly stereotype listed below please fill free to comment and tell us which flavor Momma you are. Come on, help us out … It’s all in good fun!

Panic-mode Momma: She’s easy to spot because her child is the one at the pool sporting the long sleeve bathing suit with a built-in life preserver and floppy hat that ties under the chin. She has poison control as #1 on her speed dial & knows the 911 operators on a first name basis.

Anti-Sandbox Momma: Number one on her baby gift registry was the anti-germ, grocery cart protector (in Bill Cosby sweater pattern). Anxiety sets in for this Momma at the thought of her child playing at indoor playgrounds or in sandboxes. In the true spirit of OCD, her child, more often than not, will be the only one on the baseball team “without” stains on their pants.

Organic Momma: Some popular items in her household are vegetable-based baby shampoo, organic cheesy snacks, eco-friendly wipes and baby Birkenstocks. On a playdate, this Momma will be the first to pull out Kashi cereal snacks versus standard Cheerios.

Monogram Momma: This gal is the bona fide Southern or Southern wanna-be Momma. Her child will most likely be wearing Lily Pulitzer or something searsucker. The hot pink monogram in the back window of the minivan is another telltale sign of a monogram momma.

Star Struck Momma: She obsesses over anything Hollywood. She tivos E and TMZ nightly and knows more about the Kardashian baby than the paparazzi. Her kids wear all the red carpet knockoffs and usually have fruit or baking inspired first names (Apple, Coco, etc.)

Walking Billboard Momma: Upon pulling into the parking lot of the grocery store, you know this Momma is a republican, has 3 children, a cat & a dog. You know which beach she frequents and that her children attend Little Gym, play basketball, baseball and that she is most definitely the proud parent of an honor roll student at the local elementary school. This Momma bonds pretty well with Monogram momma.

PTA Momma: She is the Queen B of all Mommas. She spends more time at the school then her own children do and would no doubt be 2nd in command if anything happened to the principal. This gal is room Momma, head of the PTA, and Field Day committee Chair … just to name a few. She probably has her own personalized chair in the teacher’s lounge and not only knows the Janitor on a first name basis but also knows the names and ages of all his kids.

Homemade Play-Dough Momma: Simply stated, she puts all of us non-crafty Mommas to shame. Kids love her because she keeps the kids busy during playdates making projects with ACTUAL glitter & glue (something that anti-sandbox Momma would never allow). Teachers love this Momma because she gives the best handmade gifts, thus making PTA Momma a wee bit jealous. She can easily whip up any zoo animal out of celery, peanut butter and a couple raisins.

It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere Momma: This Momma’s motto is “Life’s a party!” She occasionally sports products with sayings such as “Mommy’s Sippy Cup” or “Life Is Too Short To Drink Cheap Wine.” Her kids can use the word “decanter” in a complete sentence and know that “on the rocks” does not involve hiking or mining. This Momma is friends with all the mommas listed above.

Gym Momma: This Momma starts off the morning in a frantic whirlwind as she rushes children out of the house in an effort to make her Zumba or spin class. After 2 hours (time limit for childcare) at the gym you’ll most likely find her at the grocery store breaking yet another sweat power pushing the kids in the race cart … thankfully she’ll still be wearing her spandex.

Yogi Salami Momma: If the strong scent of patchouli doesn’t give this Momma away then hairy legs and Keens most definitely will. This Momma most likely has a few colorful dancing bear stickers on her minivan. She may or may not home school her children, but either way, her kids quite possibly may be the smartest and calmest children on the playground. This Momma is by far the most peaceful and patient person you’ve ever met in your life. You can’t help but wonder what secret is in her sauce …

Leave a comment & tell us what momma you are and why … we’d love to know!