mom message

This issue marks a new OTMOM record…the most people ever on the cover! When we heard about Moorhead mom Jess Rivers and her tiny army of nine kiddos we had to find out more. Initially, we were so curious about how she just got it all done. At times two kids, a hubby and a house can seem daunting. We’re not proud of it, but there have been times when our homes have had more dirty dishes than clean and the only clean clothes to be found on Friday were the ones still in the dryer from when laundry started the previous Saturday! And of course we love our girls, but there are times we are ready to put ourselves on the curb holding a FREE sign. How in the world do you keep it all together [including your sanity] with nine?

Well, we learned all of that and more. We learned that there are nine very lucky little kids who have a mama that is sweet, super funny, sincere, has a strong faith and is down to earth. She knows that people are curious and some have a hard time wrapping their head around the size of her family. She gets that, but she isn’t judging any of us for only having one or two. So before you put Jess in the same category with Michelle Duggar and Kate Gosselin, remember there’s more to a book than it’s cover.

And finally with a hint of summer upon us, we encourage you to grab it with gusto and start making monster memories with those who make you a better you.

happy summer!