About Me

(Spoiler: It Involves Crying in the Laundry Room)

How This All Started

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I’m Terry. I’ve got 5 kids — four loud, wild boys and one tiny baby girl who runs the show. I love them more than anything, but I’m not gonna lie — motherhood hit me like a truck. I thought I could handle it all, but some days I felt like I was drowning in diapers, tantrums, and guilt.

This blog started as a way to let it out. I didn’t plan to build a website. I just needed a place to say, “This is hard, and I’m doing my best.”
Turns out, a lot of moms felt the same.

So now, I write here. Not as an expert — just as a mom in the middle of the mess, sharing the stuff no one talks about. The real stuff. The hard stuff. And the little wins that keep us going.

Life Around Here Looks Like This

Noise Level: (Someone’s always yelling) 90%
Mess Level: (Toys, socks, and cereal under bed) 80%
Love Level: (Even on the hard days) 100%
Sleep Level 30%
Terry Summers with Kids and Husband

Tired, Overwhelmed, and Still Doing Your Best? I See You.

If you’ve ever thought, “Am I the only one barely holding it together?” — this blog is for you. No pressure. No fake perfection. Just one mom talking to another.

What I Believe as a Mom

My Honest Vision

I don’t want to be the perfect mom. I just want to raise kind kids, stay sane, and remind other moms that they’re not doing it wrong just because it’s hard.

My Mom Mission

To be real about what motherhood is like. The good, the bad, and the ugly crying. I want other moms to know they’re not alone in the chaos.

Here’s What I Believe (Even on the Hard Days)
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Kids don’t need perfect. They need love.
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It’s okay to mess up and try again.
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Moms need support too — not just kids.
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You can love your kids and still need a break.
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Small wins matter. A lot.
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Real talk helps more than fake smiles.
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You’re doing better than you think.