These two words often go hand in hand.
Mothers dealing with meltdowns.
Did you know that mothers can have meltdowns too?
That’s right!
It’s not just the kids!
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That about covers it!
I was very excited when I was asked to review The Mother Of All Meltdowns and to hop on the blog tour as part of the #NoMotherIsPerfect campaign!
The Mother Of All Meltdowns (review)
This book is a collection of stories written by mothers for mothers. This wonderful group of authors/mothers are sharing their meltdowns with us. They are letting go and letting it all hang out, so to speak!
Every mother, at some point, inevitably becomes her own worst enemy. In a millisecond, her halo crumbles and she has a moment so crazed it is forever known as the one…The Mother of All Meltdowns.
My favorite thing about this book is the raw honesty behind it.
These are women!
Women like me!
These are mothers!
Mothers like me!
I never thought that anyone could truly understand the insanity that happens during my daily duties of Motherhood. I thought that these meltdowns were things that only happened to me, behind closed doors, where no one could see. No one could know. This book has shown me that I am not alone. That the things that I feel, the words that I say, the things that I do. There is another mother out there somewhere that understands!
That knowledge in itself is liberating!
It made me feel better about being a mother!
Meltdowns happen!
To all of us!
Here is one of my MANY mini meltdowns:
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Janine from Janine’s Confessions of a Mommyaholic (one of the fantastic authors featured in the book) also shared another meltdown recently.
You can read here full story here!
Melissa from Home On Deranged (another wonderful author featured in the book) shared this gem with me.
We were on a recent outing to Target, had picked up a few things we needed, and as usual, were looking around at all the things we didn’t need, but likely ended up buying. The girls had been asking for backpacks, so we were perusing the selection.
Unfortunately for us, in the exact same place as the back
packs was a Sofia the First rolling suitcase, the carry-on size.
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The 3yo was instantly in love and had to have it. Right then. Or she was going to die. We said no, because she already has two lovely carry-on suitcases, and – oh holy crap! – she unraveled. Screaming, shrieking, crying, kicking, sprawling on the floor. And I, who was a little low on my blood sugar – came unglued. In the middle of the Target aisle. As I melted down, words like, “never taking you to the store again,” “never buying you anything nice again,” “stay in your room forever,” were coming out of my mouth. I grabbed the car key from my husband, scooped her up, and headed for the door. She was still screaming and crying, I actually tripped because I was walking a little too fast, and we made it to the car. Where I unleashed on the car tire. I got her in the car, slammed the door, turned around and kicked the tire at least a dozen times. Walked around to my side of the car, hit the window with the palm of my hand about five times. Got in the car to hear her screams, and leaned over and slammed the steering wheel about five times. I wasn’t yelling at her anymore, simply gritting my teeth and talking as menacingly as possible. Suffice to say, we were both seething. I can’t honestly remember how long it took to calm down. The teenage years are going to be such fun!
Tamara from Tamara (Like) Camera (yet another fabulous author featured in the book) shared one of her recent mini meltdowns with me.
This book has been put to go use since I received it. It has helped me through a few of my own “Bad Mother” moments. It was also a comfort while the “Spring” plague gripped me in it’s couch-ridden, death grasp!
If you would like to own a copy of The Mother Of All Meltdowns, you can find it here on Amazon.com. I think this book is fantastic for moms, not only because of the honesty, but because it is an anthology of short stories. SHORT stories because let’s be honest, reading when you are a mom? Ain’t nobody got time for that!
The #NoMotherIsPerfect Campaign!
There is a new community for moms.
A community to rant to.
A community to rave to.
A community to go to for support.
A community to make friends in.
It’s a place to feel safe. A place for support and not judgement.A community for the perfectly imperfect mother! A place where you can let your guard down and talk about the meltdowns, struggles, and less rosy aspects of being a mom…
We are all mothers, we are all women and at one point or another, we are all That Mother. We should be building each other up instead of tearing each other down.
Yes. Meltdowns happen. Why else would I keep rum around? Cheap rum too. 😉
LOL. Those poor eggs…
Mmmm, rum! I would constantly be asking, "But why is all the run gone?", then I would have to admit to drinking it all.
Yes, but they served a higher purpose! I strangled them instead of my children!
I was wondering about this book- I think I need to read it!! I mean we ALL have those days and it's nice to know we aren't alone!!
I love this! And def eggs have to pay a price sometimes to keep those around us unharmed…LOL! And I love this saying: "No mother is perfect, but every mother is unique". I was just talking to a mom this morning and I was so glad I was there for her to vent to. I don't ever see venting as complaining especially when it's one mom to another! 😉
I literally just read Tamara's review and I was dying to read it but now you also endorse it and I am itching to read it all over again. And yes, I love that the stories are written by women…just like us!!!
Oh gosh! Every time I read someone else's meltdown I feel so much better about my own!
Awesome post. Thank you, thank you for this. And I think I had another meltdown today if you ever write a sequel!
Ah, I love your egg story, Echo!!! I can just imagine those poor little defenseless eggs taking the brunt of your frustration. Kind of ironic, isn't it… in a funny way! 🙂
Oh, your egg meltdown is hilarious! I'm sure those eggs deserved it! 😉
Finally catching up this morning after a long day yesterday, but loved, loved your post on our book. seriously, thank you so much for your awesome review and for also including my latest meltdown's tale. Couldn't love you more if I tried and definitely agree it is nice to know we aren't alone in this territory by far 🙂
Yep—it's official–we all have meltdowns! Thanks for the great review!
Meltdowns…yes, on a daily basis. Can't talk about most of them though…have teenagers. Enough said? It's a relief to know we're not alone!
It is a fantastic book! It is a comfort to know that other moms have these moments too!
I love that saying, Alisha! It is so true!
It just makes it that much better!
I do too! It is liberating to know that we aren't the only ones!
I will definitely keep that in mind, Tamara! Thank you so much for being part of my post!
Hahaha, those poor, defenseless eggs deserved it! Not peeling, holding onto their shells for dear life, LOL! It is funny!
They sure did, Ginny! They were not cooperating at all!
Thank you so much for being part of my post! You guys are truly awesome for writing this book and helping us realize that it's not just us!
It is official! Truth and meltdowns for all!
I am terrified of the meltdowns that happen when my children become teenagers. Terrified!
Fantastic review! I love this book and the bloggers in it! They are FABULOUS!!
I love their community, too!! It's a win-win!! –Lisa
Thank you for such a great review, Echo!!!!
I need to read this book, it sounds awesome. 😉
Add me to the list of Mommy meltdowns…I've been known to get in the car and scream at the top of my lungs!
I LOVED the mini meltdowns! Yours was AWESOME. I kept thinking, at least it was the EGGS that got beaten and mutilated and you didn't attempt to throw them at a kid! I could just picture you tearing apart those suckers- growling while you squeezed and crushed and grinded your hands in them. PERFECT!! I would so easily be seen doing this same thing.
Thanks SO much for the review!!!
Love,
The cheese-less grilled cheese mom. 🙂
Thanks Lisa! I love them too! They are all so wonderful!
You are welcome, Crystal! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this!
It is an awesome book!
Yay! Welcome to the Meltdown club, Holly! I've done the same thing!
Hahaha, Yes Chris, you have imagined it correctly! The eggs took the brunt of my frustration and should receive undying gratitude from my kids. However, my kids will probably never know that a few hard boiled eggs saved their asses one day!
I'm so embarrassed by my mommy melt-downs. I once pulled out a drawer that was stuck with so much force that the items in it flew all the way down a flight of stairs. How do you explain that to the kids?
At least those eggs were hardboiled – not as messy! Thank you for being part of the blog tour, Echo. I'll look for you over on No Mother Is Perfect!
Awesome review. I enjoyed the book as well! I've had many meltdowns.
Girrllll…I think you may have hit upon a great idea with the eggs! I mean, it's way more satisfying to have that kind of release than just kicking a stupid tire! 🙂 Thanks so much for reviewing the book for us and for spreading the word about No Mother is Perfect. Because we are not!
Hahaha, I always tell them that mama had a mad moment. It happens a lot, LOL!
Oh man, I think it would have upset me more if they weren't! I might have thrown them! Thanks Dana!
Thanks Amber! I loved the book. I just seemed to fit in with the ladies on the pages and that felt good!
Hell yeah! I have to admit crushing those poor, defenseless, uncooperative eggs was very stress relieving! Thanks for letting me be part of this! I enjoyed it so much!
haha that almost seems like something you could market "Frustration eggs" to cure every mama meltdown. I bet it would sell out! 🙂
Great review! Can't wait to read the book!
Cheers!
Shana from Technotini
A great message that bears repeating. Moms aren't perfect. And we melt down just like the kiddos at times.
Exactly!
I have a child with Autism and sometimes I want to have a meltdown right along when he does. I am a new follower via the Monday Mingle. I look forward to reading your future posts.
Welcome Melissa! All mad mommies are welcome here! My son is on the spectrum as well and yes, I sometimes meltdown right along with him too!
Luckily my mommy meltdowns don't happen too often, but admitting that we do have them is a big step! Yep I have them. Thanks for posting about this!
There is a lot of comfort in knowing that other mother's go through the same things, even if we don't know them personally. My son is a cry-screamer and, boy, does he have great lungs! It is nice to know that my car is actually pretty sound proof with the windows up, lol.
Admitting it is the first step! 😉
It is so comforting. I think it is the best feeling to know we aren't alone!
The eggs saved my children that day, LOL! I absolutely loved this book!
Can I tell you your meltdown made me laugh out loud! Very funny and definitely better the eggs than your children. I've loved this book since I read it the first time, so many talented women and amazing moms.
Meltdowns are like sneaking cigarettes (when you've told people you quit). Feels great and then you just feel dirty.