A Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Turn Burn Out Into Bliss and Embrace Joy

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Last weekend my youngest was committed to going to the "Water Steps" a man-made water fall in Pittsburgh by the rivers. (Fun Fact: Three rivers converge in Pittsburgh--The Ohio River, The Monongahela River, and the Allegheny River.)  He kept asking. I knew he was serious when he said, "If you won't take me, I'll ask  daddy!" Given that it was highly unlikely that would happen on an unscheduled day, I relented. So, we went. It wasn’t planned in the way most things in my life are. No calendar block. No checklist. No “productive” purpose attached. And, so in some respects it was uncomfortable. And yet, it seemed necessary. It was the idea of my 8-year-old—offered with the kind of urgency only children possess when something is profoundly important to them.
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It's still Twitter Tuesday!

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In my quest for more Twitter moms I have "met"some fascinating gals and a dad that I had to include because he’s funny and cool.
I found moms of all shapes sizes and interests. I found moms who discovered  surprise pregnancies. I found moms committed to Christ and their families. I found moms committed to baking and loving. I found a mom who says that she is living in a “sea of testosterone” and she isn’t living in a frat house! I also found a ton of moms who are multi-tasking their asses off.  They sell #Silpada jewelry. They are wives, mothers, maids, bookkeepers, doctors, lawyers and Indian chiefs in addition to being moms.  Well, I didn’t actually find an Indian chief, but I bet I could have if my work and mothering obligations hadn’t intervened!  
The most rewarding finding this week was finding a mom who describes herself as “rotten”. I loved that she claimed that label for herself since most days I like I am barely earning a passing grade as a mom myself. It’s nice to know that I have company. (the "super mom" image that accompanies this post is merely aspirational!)

Finally, I am so happy to have found @booyahdad, a man who is strong enough to proclaim that he loves his wife, loves his kids and loves social media!
Till next Tuesday, keep tweeting!

1.       imwholehearted

2.       @soundmindspirit

3.       @arwenelizabeth

4.       @mommy_ro

5.       @simplyasandwich

6.       @hstayingafloat

7.       @spitupchronicle

8.       @motherhoodtruth

9.       @rottenmom

10.   @kludgymom

11.   @booyahdad

12.   @plumwonderful

13.   @latorres

14.   @obamakimber

15.   @rottenmom
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Comments

The Gypsy Mom said…
I'm so glad to have found your blog - it looks like lots of fun! Visiting from Bloggy Moms..... I LOVE that you have taken the time to learn a little something about the moms and dads you are following/mingling with!
The Gypsy Mom
http://www.thegypsymom.blogspot.com
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momto8 said…
yes, we are all in this together! I am a new follower from MBC...looking fwd to reading more of your posts.
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Lisa said…
Hi! I am your newest follower from Bloggy Moms. Please stop by and take a look around my blog - http://www.artsymomma365.com and follow back if you like it. Thanks so much!
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Unknown said…
HI! I"m a new follower via bloggy moms and happy to be here! Please come follow me back at http://www.yummymummykitchen.com

Thanks! Have a great weekend!
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RaeBeth McGee-Buda said…
Hello,

I found your blog via Bloggy Moms website. I'm now following and I look forward to your future posts. I love the idea of Twitter Tuesday. I'll definitely have to follow you and hopefully I can meet some more amazing people.
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Nekky said…
Thanks for stopping by. Following back.
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