Product Description

Mothers often feel they are running as fast as they can to keep up or to stay just ahead of those who want a piece of their time, energy, and self. Author, speaker, and mother Jenn Doucette offers a humorous and insightful look at how every mom on the run can head for much–needed rest stops by:

• experiencing girl time
• choosing contentment
• setting boundaries and achieve freedom
• getting a grip on emotions
• giving themselves a break

With comedic flair, Doucette confesses to her own failings as well as God’s successes in the face of them, reminding mothers that it is healthy to laugh, take a break, and practice grace.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #767374 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Customer Reviews

Laugh-Out Loud Encouragement for Busy Moms
Jenn Doucette is a mom in the trenches, who writes with wisdom and humor about all the "stuff" of mommyhood. I loved her stories and the honesty with which she shared her own struggles and weaknesses. As an avid journaler, I also liked the questions for reflection she included at the end of each chapter. Moms who need a dose of encouragement will thoroughly enjoy this book. I recommend it wholeheartedly!

A Refreshing Rest Stop
I read Jenn's book after waiting anxiously to receive it. Her first book, The Velveteen Mommy, was so good I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one! What The Velveteen Mommy does for moms of little children, this one does for moms who have moved on to the next stage, which is definitely me. I am in that stage of running so much, I meet myself coming and going! My husband and I pass each other in the revolving door of our house-- and hope we can keep a marriage running in those stolen moments. Jenn addresses all of this with humor and hope that is a balm to every mom's soul. Check this book out if you need a heapin' helpin' of encouragment!

Encouraging and amusing support for moms...
I really enjoyed this book. About 75% of the time I could swear the author was talking about my kids. Also, rather than sounding like the "expert" all the time, the author speaks more "mom to mom," which makes the book feel more like peer support to help busy moms cope, than a book written to make you feel like you could do more stuff to be a good mom. Is that refreshing, or what?

I liked how the author often used herself as an example and wasn't afraid to admit her flaws. It made her very approachable as a paperback mentor, and it made me want to keep reading the book. It is truly funny, witty, and downright silly at times. I have to say I also learned quite a bit from this book in addition to being encouraged. Her anecdotes will make you smile and her examples of her own flubbing up will make you want to keep on keeping one (while taking better care of yourself, of course.) I highly recommend this book for all moms whether they are at home full time or out in the paid workforce.