http://www.theinspiredmom.com Reaching out to mothers all over the world. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:58:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Picture to the left is a self-portrait of my son Evan.  I told him I would share it with the world.  We think it is really funny. My last newsletter got so much reaction- (so many of you relate to the idea of running around doing too much-not doing anything well) ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/09/06/honesty-sounds-easy-but-is-it/ I can’t think of a more appropriate quote to summarize how I have been feeling lately.  Everything from the household, to parenting my kids, to my fitness routine (or lack thereof) to staying organized has deteriorated.   When coming to grips with the truth, I have to say, that I like ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/09/03/newsletter-sept-often-he-who-does-too-much-does-too-little/ Take a close look at the picture to the left (click the pic to enlarge it).  Do you see the mom pictured there?  That is Jennifer Temperley, mother of two darling kids ages 6 and 3.  Also, did you notice the time on the clock above?  That is the time ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/08/31/ironmama-jen-temperley/ See this picture?  Yesterday, my kids helped me out by putting together marketing materials for my business: MyOwnLittleStory.com.   Sometimes I wonder if I am pretending to be teaching them something so that I can selfishly get my work done without having to break up a fight!  Call it what ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/08/17/following-dreams-its-hard-work/ This ocean swim goal is testing me mentally.  In almost any sport, I see myself as having some sort of dignity.  I get out there, work hard and regardless of how tired or sick I feel I rarely quit or complain.  But ocean swimming is a slightly different deal. The other ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/08/15/kicking-and-screaming-phase-two-of-ocean-swim-complete/ Susan's story begins on a beautiful, clear-blue day in a suburb outside of Boston.  Her 4-year old son's first day at his new pre-school and her 2-year old daughter's first day at hers.  Her husband, David, had left each child a note on the kitchen table as he left on ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/06/25/susan-retik-helping-women-in-afghanistan/ If you read my most recent newsletter you have heard the news: I finally launched my online baby book- www.MyOwnLittleStory.com This blog, The Inspired Mom, was born out of the concept that there must be more moms like myself.  Who had an idea, a dream, a goal and they might need ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/05/09/my-own-little-story/ To the left you can see my Mother's Day gift from my boys....3 coffee mugs.  Each one asked whose mug I would drink from first...wow, lots of pressure! Today I learned how to do a flip on the trampoline.  I didn't quite land it and I also of pulled a muscle ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/05/09/ten-things-i-learned-after-becoming-a-mom/ Many of you are familiar with my fear of swimming in the ocean.  My goal this year is to actually get out in the ocean and swim a mile.  Last week I completed the first phase of becoming a better swimmer.  I participated in a triathlon.  Yes, I know many ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/03/18/step-one-complete/ In the last 24 hours I have been keeping track of how little I value water.   I wake up, use the bathroom and flush the toilet (there go 2 gallons), I turn on the faucet to wash my face and brush my teeth.  Even though I am careful to ... http://www.theinspiredmom.com/2010/01/27/a-mom-who-is-making-a-difference-in-africa/