#showthereal — Blog | Mikala Albertson

Motherhood, Life, Faith

I wish I could say I’m the perfect mother. But…I’m not. Not even close. Day after day I mess up in a million ways, and I'm still the right mom for the job.

Mar 19

Mar 19 Our Kids Need to Learn How to be Human

Motherhood, Life

Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever get it. Will I ever be the patient, loving mom I strive to be? Will I ever be able to control my temper? Will I ever be able to keep it all together?

Jan 19

Jan 19 Make the Sandwich

Because high school sports (and so many parts of life, in general) are lots of fun until they’re NOT. But even when they’re not, we’ll be there.

Jan 12

Jan 12 I Love THIS Life

I may occasionally wish for a moment or two that I could step into those seemingly picture-perfect lives that surround me. But the truth is, I love this life. THIS one.

Nov 15

Nov 15 These Are My PEOPLE

Friendship

Life only gives us a few. But when we find them??? We just know...

Jul 21

Jul 21 What If I Am Ordinary???

What if I don't want anything MORE? Or need anything MORE? What if I refuse to STRIVE anymore!?!

Jun 9

Jun 9 Being the 'Bad Guy' Makes Me a Good Mom

The Bad Guy is met with lots of eye rolls and huffing and “That’s stupid!!” and “You’re the worst!!” But I’m not too concerned about their immediate happiness because I’m mostly focused on the end game.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Just Call Me Super Mom

Motherhood, Life

Maybe we knock ourselves out trying to give them everything…but then our kid will remember how we lost our temper or rolled our eyes or apparently ‘always’ forgot to bring soccer treats.

Mar 30

Mar 30 I'm Proud of Our Teens

Look at the way our brilliant young people JUST KEEP SHOWING UP!!!

Mar 26

Mar 26 I Have a Pandemic Hangover

I realize things are beginning to open up now, and I want to feel excited. But mostly I want to lay down and sleep for a year.

Feb 3

Feb 3 My Patience is Thin

We’re ALL worn thin. We’re ALL about four incidents away from a meltdown. And none of us knows which number any other person is on.

Jan 3

Jan 3 Ordinary On Purpose...THE BOOK!!!

Life, Faith

Coming Spring 2022!!

Dec 30

Dec 30 This Year I Want Less

I’m realizing I don’t want 2021 to be my year. For anything. Like finally achieving whole house organization. Or finally getting into the best shape of my life. Or finally achieving some grand purpose.

Aug 26

Aug 26 No More 'Shoulds'...Just BE

Be present, be grateful, be content, be enough, be ordinary, be ME.

Aug 14

Aug 14 This is a Learning Year

And this year, I’m learning to love the people in my life who carry very different convictions than I do.

Aug 10

Aug 10 I'm CORONA-tired