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Adventrue In March of 2008 our family of four (plus 1 dog) hit the road for a yearlong tour of the United States, focusing on American History.  Come with us! Through this website we’ll pass along how we homeschool on the road and specifically what we’re learning about  American history. In our newsletter we'll provide lesson plans and activity suggestions so that you can learn along with us!  Continue...
From Mommy to Mom PDF Print

I taught my children to call me Mommy, even though they were born in the south, where Mama is more common.  I just love the sound of Mommy.  It reminds me of my childhood.  But somewhere along the way, recently, I've become Mom.  Mom?  Who said they could call me Mom?  It occurred to me to just ignore them, but then I thought about the whole "boys need to break away from their mothers and form their own masculine identity" thing, so I thought, let them go.  Just play it cool.  But so soon?  They're still little.  And Mom sounds so impersonal.  Like a title, not a trusted confidante.  Not a mentor or companion.  More like an accountant.  "This is my accountant, Herb.  And this is my Mom."  UGGGH.  I want my Mommy! 

 
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leigh12985
Re:From Mommy to Mom
Jul 15 2008 06:38:31
I can relate. My oldest is about to turn 15 in a week or so. He hasn't called me mom in awhile. BUT the fact that he still wishes our RV homeschool dreams would come true even though he has been in a large school setting as well as homeschooled says in his heart he still thinks of me as mommy not just mom.
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