Mommy Meltdown

The Mommy Meltdown.

Are we allowed to have a meltdown?

If so, when?

How to have a Mommy Meltdown?

...and Why?

Oh the joys of a Mommy Meltdown....Do you have them, because I most certainly do not ever have them.............in public that is. Wink wink.....

Ok, so you are mom, we are living the dream or least trying to to live it. We get up each day, make lunches for school, clean the house, raise the kids, go to work etc.... We do a lot. So every once in awhile it catches up with us. No..... it literally hits you in the face like the frying pan hit Flynn Ryder in Tangled. Right?

Life can be tough at times and occasionally we are going to loose it...Mommy Meltdown! But do any of you have those perfect friends that you are positively sure never meltdown? I thought I did, actually I have even been accused of never having a meltdowns........Blahahaha! News Flash!!! Every mom has had them! Some just "hide" it better! 

Social media has been awesome but it has it's downfalls...the venting status... I have completely been guilty of the venting status or hashtag. The ones where you are needing to vent and an adult human is not nearby so you vent online. Well mamas not the best idea. That venting is just a scream to let people judge you. How many of you are nodding your head right now agreeing with me. Yup, I thought so!

I have learn from my very wise mom, that if you have a meltdown, vent quickly. Vent quickly? Wait I should not have a giant pity, cry your eyes until you are puffy, in need of chocolate, where is the wine meltdown? Well what is the fun in that? Hahaha!!!! Vent quickly for me means, calling mom or my best friend and venting for two minutes and then it is their turn to vent for two minutes. Yes only two minutes! Does it help, you betcha. Why? Because half the time when you are having a mommy meltdown you just need a listening board, no comments,  just someone that you can trust to listen!

Seriously, the two minute venting thing is great, try it and you will see. 

Why only two minutes....well because if you vent for any more time, you will allow yourself to feel sorry for yourself and who has time for that. Wink!

So while I think is completely human to have a mommy meltdown and sometimes even on a regular basis, we gotta keep it together. Why? Because we are moms and if we do not keep it together who will!

Have a lovely meltdown-free day!

Katy

The Art of Successful Communication

Written By: Danielle Silva Heckenkamp

The Art of Communication - A little bit of common sense, PLEASE!

Our world has become so absorbed with technology, and ourselves, that oftentimes we fail to show concern and generosity towards others.  Even though the majority of people have access to the internet 24/7, they still fail to have any sort of manners.  Yes, there are certain guidelines that should be followed for the internet, the phone and text messaging...huh...who would've guess?!?

1. Sending text messages to your girlfriend/boyfriend's parents is not a good idea.  Pick up the phone and make a call if you need to contact her/him.

2.  If someone sends you an email, whether business or personal, respond immediately!  Even if you need to check something or it may take some time to find out information, never leave the email unanswered.  Even a short reply of, "let me get back to you about that" or "I will check my calendar and let you know".

3.  Posting your negative personal information on social media outlets is not always for your benefit.  It may actually be detrimental if employers see that, because believe me, you will be Google Searched.

4.  Return all phone calls promptly.  This means return the call within a day.  Don't wait a week to return a phone call whether it's for personal or business reasons.

5. Keep the ringtone of your phone professional and at a moderate level.

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