Today Pam of Simple Details is here to share her thoughts on motherhood. I feel so lucky to have met her this year. Not only is she stylish, creative and so talented at making a house a home, Pam is also one of the kindest bloggers I know!
Welcome, Pam!
My son, Connor is almost 14, he was born the day before Mother’s Day,
quite the gift and surprise, as he was 5 weeks early!
I didn’t get started until I was older and am so thankful for my one and only.
What do you think is the hardest about being a mom?
I think whatever phase your kiddos are currently ‘in’ seems the toughest.
Which brings me to the present…having a boy going through those beginning teenage
years and starting to pull away is sad and hard, I knew it was coming…
I just wasn’t prepared for this ‘new person’ at our house.
It makes me question my parenting and how I raised this person who grunts instead
of greets us with a cheerful, Good Morning. Or, answers every question with,
“I don’t know,” or “I don’t remember,” or “I don’t care!”
Which brings me to the present…having a boy going through those beginning teenage
years and starting to pull away is sad and hard, I knew it was coming…
I just wasn’t prepared for this ‘new person’ at our house.
It makes me question my parenting and how I raised this person who grunts instead
of greets us with a cheerful, Good Morning. Or, answers every question with,
“I don’t know,” or “I don’t remember,” or “I don’t care!”
I’m definitely looking forward to the time when my sweet boy, that likes me to sit on the
edge of his bed and chat, comes back to live with us!
edge of his bed and chat, comes back to live with us!
Hardest Part #2
Teaching them EVERYTHING they need to learn to be responsible,
without feeling like you’re nagging all the time!
without feeling like you’re nagging all the time!
What is your greatest wish for your child?
I’m not going to say for him to be happy, (I know grown children who are happy as a clam
living in their parents’ basement, no job, no motivation and they think…life is good!).
My wish is for him to simply be a good person, I think with that happiness comes naturally.
living in their parents’ basement, no job, no motivation and they think…life is good!).
My wish is for him to simply be a good person, I think with that happiness comes naturally.
One who is responsible, motivated to do his best and unselfishly help others in whatever
journey he is on.
Childhood memories of my mom.
More than anything I treasure the small, seemingly insignificant, details of everyday life
with my mom. She was always there when I arrived home from school,
volunteered for everything under the sun for me, never missed any activities,
welcomed my friends, baked cookies, sang while she cleaned, just the simple stuff
that all adds up!
that all adds up!
A mom I most admire.
My mom…
her unconditional love and support for anything I wanted to try,
her choice to make our home a warm and inviting place for anyone,
the importance she places on relationships with friends and family
make her loved and admired by many.
her unconditional love and support for anything I wanted to try,
her choice to make our home a warm and inviting place for anyone,
the importance she places on relationships with friends and family
make her loved and admired by many.
Advice for a mom-to-be.
Embrace your child’s personality, whatever it may be, and be their biggest cheerleader!
Thank you so much for inviting me to share
a few of my experiences for your Celebrating Motherhood series, Lisa. I know I speak for
many when I say, you are such a delight to have in our blogging community,
always supportive and inspiring in so many ways!
many when I say, you are such a delight to have in our blogging community,
always supportive and inspiring in so many ways!
Pam, thank you so much for being here today and sharing your experiences as both a mother and a daughter! I am so glad for the gift of your friendship and wish you a happy Mother’s Day!
If you need some inspiration to celebrate Cinco de Mayo today, Pam’s blog is the place to be!
While you’re visiting Simple Details, don’t miss Pam’s amazing dining room ceiling!!
Happy weekend all!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
i love your advice for new parents and totally agree! i always say to chris that we need to treat our kids fairly, but also differently because each child will be different and we can't treat them exactly the same!
Dana Frieling says
Words of wisdom from such a classy lady!
Ange says
Love Pam and also glad I found her blog this year! That Connor is a handsome boy, Pam's going to be beating the girls off the front porch!
Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says
Pam, your son is so handsome! I enjoyed seeing your family pics and love the advice to always be your child's biggest cheerleader. Beautifully written!
Calypso In The Country says
I loved reading Pam's answers to the questions. Her son is adorable – I don't think I remember seeing a picture of him before! She really is one of the nicest bloggers out there and I love her style!
-Shelley
Carmel @ Our Fifth House says
What a great series. Love her insight and I agree completely about embracing their personalties!
Jennifer L. Griffin says
Such great advice, thanks for the reminders, Pam!
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
Fabulous advice and I love the both of you!!!
XO
Kristin
Holly says
Tears to my eyes! What a great series and I love learning more about Pam and her handsome son. This kind of stuff is what is important in life and it's so easy to forget with everything going on around us. Thanks for featuring Pam – she is wonderful!