Being the Mom: 10 Coping Strategies I Learned by Accident Because I Had Children on Purpose

This book was so enjoyable to read. It helped me to see my everyday stresses as normal and helped me to handle them better. I related to it in every aspect. It's nice to know I'm not the only mom who feels this way.

I hit the jackpot when I found this book on the New Shelf at my local library. What a treasure! Once I started this book, it was very difficult to put down. Emily Watts had me from the first page with her humor, honesty and down-to-earth wisdom. I couldn't help wishing that she was my neighbor, mother-in-law or co-worker. This book is a real pick-me-up for anyone drowning in the responsibility, effort and amazing amount of laundry that comes with motherhood. You'll find yourself laughing out loud as she describes struggling over homemade drum-shaped cookies for her child's preschool class only to realize that they would have been just as pleased with a Ho Ho and some licorice sticks.Later you'll be touched as she describes the moments to remember from each stage of childhood. This book is alive with spirituality, common sense and truly useful advice from someone who's been there.

Unlike many child rearing books this one is real. No perfect kids, no perfect parents but a lot of great times to be enjoyed as a mother. Many of the suggestions in this book are things you will learn after you've had several children and tried to do it all really well. If you can learn them now you will enjoy the journey of motherhood so much more. Emily Watts is honest, frank, and funny and will help to give you perspective for those days you just want to scream, cry, and hide under a blanket. It's a quick pick me up and it does have some great stories and ideas. The best part is, it is written by a woman who despite the frustrations of parenting, and sometimes because of them, really enjoys being the mom and wants you to enjoy being the mom too.