Her Bad Mother has suggested we make everybody Mom of the Week and celebrate Mother’s Day by writing about the mommybloggers we admire, or even consider friends. I have only been blogging for a couple of months, so I think the term “friend” is overreaching, but I would love to tell you about a few of the blogs I love.
In Wisdom Has Two Parts, Pieces writes in a gentle, measured tone that makes me feel like we are chatting over tea. We love many of the same things, though I am seriously craft-challenged and she is not. Her posts are like a peaceful, pleasant letter to be read over my morning cup of coffee.
Antique Mommy describes her life with Sean with humor and grace. She shows a wisdom in her posts that demonstrates becoming a mother a little later in life has definite benefits. Consistently throughout her blog, she leaves her readers certain of one thing: she is joyfully grateful for the gift of her son. She is a literary example of keeping the focus on the most important things in life, and remembering to treasure the blessings above the burdens.
I include Schietto Sister not just for her blog, but for her comments. You will sometimes see her name at the end of posts that ask for encouragement. She exhibits an open heart and a patient spirit. If more folks were like her, the world would be a better place.
Badgerings is a new favorite. I have only been reading her blog a few weeks. Badger writes with clarity about teaching, grieving, and life in general. The emotion in some of her posts is so raw that I am intensely aware that blogs are really just eavesdropping on another person’s life. But I’m hooked, and as long as she posts, I’ll read.
Planet Nomad describes the family and professional life of an American mom in Mauritania. Whether it’s teaching Shakespeare in an Islamic culture or musing on African ideals of beauty, the author (who doesn’t use a separate moniker) speaks of her new country with affection, bafflement, and only the occasional outburst of frustration. She shows a sincere affection for Mauritanians and a willingness to adapt to their culture without losing herself in it. Always a pleasure to read.
The other blogs I particularly enjoy are listed on my blogroll, and you can check them out if you are so inclined. Found in France provides a taste of motherhood with a Provencal flavor (sorry, I don’t know how to do the little chick-chock under the c), and not only makes me smile, but sometimes makes me hungry. Sweatpantsmom and Mom-101 have quite a following, and I am one of many fans. Rocks in Her Dryer and Here in the Bonny Glen show what highly organized moms produce when they turn to blogging. There are other blogs I love, but those are the ones written by moms.
Happy Mother’s Day, all of you.
Awesome! Thank you! For participating – but also for introducing me to more great bloggers.
Veronica, thank you so much for your kind words. I feel all warm and fuzzy now.
I actually feel like we are sisters in the blogiverse. I found your blog right about the time I started mine. You honor me by reading my blog.
If I had time to write my own mother of the week entries it would look a lot like your list. (With you added, actually.) You mentioned a few that I haven’t seen yet–I’m looking forward to checking them out.
What a great post. Thank you for mentioning me – I am so honored to be mentioned here, as I am a fan of your blog, too.
(And is that thing called a chick-chock? Sadly, I took several years of French and have always called it a ‘chin hair.’)
It’s actually called a cedilla, but I had to look it up. “Chin hair” is much better. I’m gonna use that now (the next time the subject comes up).
Oh thank you. I just found out it was American mother’s day this weekend, it’s not on the same day here in France. Happy Day to you and all the other American based moms out there.
Thank you for sending me to threadbared. I love it. I am supposed to be getting stuff done for a big family do tomorrow. Instead I am sitting here laughing outloud and forcing the Loved to come see what all the hilarity is about. Good times.
Thanks, Veronica. What kind words! You have made my day.