If by Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy

If I could be half as good as a mom as I am a dog owner, I don't think I'll be half bad.

My beagle, Zack, has a very good life. I hope to offer that to my kid.

Do you have any 'IF' thoughts to share?

Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy

Clouds and Motherhood by Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy

Clouds are Hard Times, Difficulties, Challenges, Anything that Tarnishes:
As a mother-to-be, I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to go through the clouds of life and try to be the best mom you can be. How is it even possible? Then, when you fail to be the best mom you can be because of the hard times, how do you move forward and try not to beat yourself up too much with guilt?

How do YOU do it? Let me know.

My plans of handling the clouds while being a mother:
Granted, plans often go astray. But, I hope to not cover up the clouds of life, but show my child how to live through the hard times and carry on with life through them--no matter how difficult.

I don't want to shelter my child too much. They need to know life is tricky and can hurt. However, there is a fine line in not wanting to give them paranoia or stress.

I'm starting to get nervous just thinking about the responsibility of motherhood. I guess prayer and God's guidance are a huge factor here.

Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy

Marking, Remembering, and Making Memories by Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy

How do you mark or make memories in your own life? And what do you do as a mom and for your child?

For me, it's going to be journaling, blogging, letters, and writing novels.

As a mother, it's critical to give your child a lasting legacy. Not only does it help them feel connected to you, but it helps them to see where they fit in this thing called life. It lets them know how important they are and it sets them up to be dreamers.

As a mom-to-be-someday, I hope to teach my child the importance of making memories, marking them, and remembering them from time to time.

What do you do to remember your important life events?

We're on this planet for such a short time. It's important to leave a mark and try to leave the world a little bit better in the lives of those we meet. It's another lesson I hope to instill in my child.

What are some of your favorite memories? What dark memories do you have that made you the woman you are today?

Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy

I'm Back, Schedule, FYI, and Mom-to-Be Thoughts

Hello. I've returned from the writer's conference and vacation and am refreshed. I'm dragging today as I try to get back to the daily grind, but am refreshed internally and spiritually, if that makes sense.

My New Schedule for This Blog:
I just wanted to let you know my new schedule for this blog. I will update this blog every Monday and Wednesday.

FYI: Moving and Business
I'm moving from Denver to Omaha at the beginning of July so am a busy lady. Also, I'm starting two new companies in the process: Stories by Stacy, LLC and Publishing by Stacy, LLC.

Mom-to-Be Thoughts
Every since I was little, I've wanted to be a mom. It's a higher calling to me, just like my writing. It's more than being a who--a mom. It's raising a child to stand firm in faith in spite of the world we live in. It's making sure the world has at least one good person in it, if you know what I mean. (If you don't, watch the news for about five minutes and you'll see what I mean.)

I think what matters in this life are--in order:
* My relationship with God and living the faith actively.
* My relationship with my husband.
* Kid will be added in this slot when they arrive. (Still not pregnant, but am planning to be and hopefully soon.)
* My writing.
* My relationship with family and friends.

It's not about money or things. They are not what matter.

As long as I keep things in their proper order, life is easier and more fulfilling. However, it's hard sometimes to keep this in mind.

I've always wanted to be a mom. I hope not to ruin my child and want to help prepare my child to handle the world and how to overcome it. I want them to know what really matters and what doesn't.

How about you? Have you always wanted to be a mom? What priorities do you want to teach your child?

Also, tell me... How did you know if/when you were pregnant?

Stacy Duplease