Mama Monday

I am so excited to present to you the first "Mama Monday" here at Flourishing Mother's.

The first Mama I have the pleasure of introducing to you is my very good friend

Betsy

Betsy is the wonderful mother of two beautiful little girls.

She is a stylish "urban mama" living in the heart of New York City.

She knows the best places to stay, where to eat, what shows to see.

She can tell you the best parks to take your kiddos.

She is the ultimate "girl's girl." 

Doesn't every mama need that "girl's girl" for a friend?

I am blessed to know her.

Ladies, I bring you Betsy:

Greatest thing about being a mom – That’s easy – the love, of course! When you teach, when you play, when you hit a milestone, when you soothe, when you heal, when they finally “get it”, when you hear the belly laughs and feel the snuggles…I just can’t get enough. Cheesy but true!

Hardest thing about being a mom-- Realizing that I am my children’s first example of Christ in their lives. It’s a daunting task and I’m constantly failing. But I’m thankful for the challenges it brings as it always increases my faith and gets to the core of who I really am in Him. Not always a pretty picture.


Style icons/inspirations—My husband-- as he is a purist when it comes to true style. Also Kate Spade, Gwyneth, Audrey H, and my stylish girlfriends who always keep me up to date when I get in a rut.

Favorite blogs/websites—I’ ve toned down my blog reel as it was taking up way too much time…

Blogs: KJ the DJ, Flourishing Mother, The Sartorialist, The Selby

Websites: Just the usual, nothing new and different....but I will plug my church, Redeemer.com.

Greatest thing about living in NYC—Too many to list! The way NYC can feed your soul like no other city. Being surrounded by so many strangers yet feeling like you can call each one of them your neighbor. Being in the minority the majority of the time can bring humbleness and give you such a great perspective on how great God’s Kingdom really is. There is such beauty in the raw and I love raising my family here to appreciate that every time they leave the apartment. We never have to go far for an adventure!


How do you find balance in your life—what balance??? Call the “flourishing mother” for an impromptu gab session! I pretend to make lists, organizing charts, and I’m still a mess. I take it day by day. Plans seem to make a fool out of me.

One word that describes you--- Interested

Hobbies/interests--- I’m a washed up ballet and modern dancer but I still love to dance - In my house, at weddings, or at night out on the town, just give me a beat. I also love collecting old nursery rhyme books for my daughters.


One thing that has been on my mind lately--- Am I ever going to figure out the show LOST.


I couldn't live without--- Cereal – even after the biggest dinner I still have to have a bowl around 9 o’clock. And I’m not picky, Lucky Charms to Kashi – I’ll eat whatever you’ve got!


What helps me through tough days--- Calling my sister for sympathy and my mother for a pep talk. Repeating His Power is made perfect in my weakness over and over and over and over again. And maybe a nice cold glass of Hitachino White Ale with my hubby at the end of the day.


Thank you, Betsy!!!