Tag: defining-motherhood

Once again, we have nine excellent entries to share in the September Group Writing Project! Go read these great entries about the joy—and the sacrifice—that is motherhood!

• Nothing prepared me for what motherhood is by Jen
• What Does Motherhood Mean to Me? by Neena
• My two jobs by Deb – Mom of 3 Girls
• Mother of Many by Donetta
• Motherhood- It’s not what you think by boogiemum
• Nostalgiancholy by swirlingnotions
• Mommy-ing by Phyllis Sommer
• Motherhood is a 10 Letter Word by warillever
• Motherhood Is. . . by Jennifer (JenuineJen)

And don’t forget to submit your entry today!

Motherhood is . . . a full time job. That works all three shifts. Every day. And weekends.

It’s acknowledging, with (or without) the crush of self-defeat, that it’s been three days since you’ve done dishes or laundry, and that hour number seven of television probably isn’t the best thing for your toddler. If only he’d learn to turn it off for you. . .

It’s the slow rise of accomplishment deep in your heart as you realize that you’ve worked hard to care for, provide for and enjoy your family—and you’re really on top of it (for now).

Once again, we’re off to a great start with this month’s Group Writing Project! With nine entries today, this makes today the best day one ever!

Today’s entries reflect the wide range of experience that is motherhood. Some reflect the difficult times we all go through; some focus on the beautiful times we live for; many of them highlight both! Definitely read—and empathize with—all of today’s entries!

• Motherhood is… by Papaya Mom
• Motherhood by Jo Hemmant
• Motherhood is… by Melissa Buker
• Motherhood Is by Elaine
• Motherhood Is… by Summer
• Dichotomy by Robin
• A mother’s brain cracked open by Shawn
• Motherhood is Fulfilling by Amber(homeschooldiva)
• in da ‘hood by stephanie

Don’t forget to submit your entries!

Motherhood is . . . actually smiling when you find your child’s book in the pantry, his ball in your bedroom and his hat on the couch.

This writing project has ended. Please view the full list of wonderful entries at the September GWP Finale, and subscribe to MamaBlogga to find out about the next group writing project!

After May’s, June’s and July’s Group Writing Projects, were such a success, we’re gonna do it again. It’s time for the September MamaBlogga Group Writing Project!

The theme for the September Group Writing Project is “What is motherhood?” We’re writing about how we define motherhood. Feel free to go in any direction that appeals to you. Even if you don’t choose to participate, you can encourage others to participate!

• Your post can take any form as long as it reflects this theme—this includes anything from serious to sarcastic, addressed to your mother, a mother figure, your mother-in-law, etc.
• You can participate with a blog post, a podcast, a video, a page on your website, etc., etc. If you don’t have a website, contact me and I’ll be happy to publish your entry here on MamaBlogga.
• Only NEW posts (i.e., posts have not been published prior to 3 September 2007) are eligible. Posts must be submitted through the submission form before Saturday, 6 September 2007.

Why participate?
There are lots of reasons to participate! All entries that meet the guidelines will be listed and linked to here on MamaBlogga. This an opportunity for you to discover new blogs (and for others to discover yours!). Last week, I came up with five ways to get the most out of the GWP.

And, of course, there is one more incentive: one lucky post author, drawn at random, will receive a $30 gift certificate to Amazon.com (to be announced Monday, 10 September 2007).

Finally, we’d appreciate it if you linked to this post or to the guidelines/submission form on your entry post so that others can learn about the project and participate.

Now get writing!