MetroMom Misti Floyd
 Mother of 2, Associate Publisher, Modern Babies & Children

MM - What is your most memorable moment of becoming a mom?   

Other than the day each of my gals were born, I’d have to say for my 2-year-old it’s when she says “I need Mama kiss you” and when my 5 month old looks up at me with her big, toothless grin.

MM- Congratulations on your second child! What was the most unexpected aspect of adding a second child to your family?

At first I was thinking that I would never be able to love another child like I love my first one. Then when my second little girl came along, it was like something clicked and I was surprised that I was able to experience that unconditional love a second time around!

MM - How do you balance work and motherhood?

Good question. It’s a day to day battle. Some days I find myself comparing the hours I worked that week to the hours I spent with my girls that week but all in all I have figured out that whether I have 5 hours of awake time with them or 10 hours, it’s all about quality. I try and make sure the times they are with me, I am dedicated to spending that time with them educating, playing around, bonding, etc. I save my cleaning time and personal time until they both hit the sac around 9pm.

MM - What activities do you like to do with your family and why?  

We LOVE to:
*go early to church and play on the playground because being outside is the best
*hang out with the grandparents and uncles on a regular basis because they are all a big part of our lives and we love them
*get ice cream at Beth Marie’s here in Denton because they have the BEST ice cream & our toddler loves the juke box
*visit Target because we all treat ourselves to coke icee’s – my 5 month old can’t wait to try one!
*anything sports related (some of my toddlers favorite athletes are Tony Romo, Terrell Owens, Dirk Nowitzki and Ian Kinsler)
 

MM - If you get any alone time, how do you like to spend it?

My husband and I are thankful that we have awesome parents who are so involved in our children’s lives. Both sets live locally and they watch the gals for us so we can have date nights a couple of times a month and so I can have a night with my girlfriends every once in a while. As far as everyday alone time, I save that for my daily devotionals with the Lord, my uploading of family photos & some of my favorite tv shows (TIVO is the best thing).

MM- What is the best advice you received about being a mom or raising a child?

Look to the Lord for strength, even when things are going well!

MM - If you could give another mom or expectant mom one piece of advice, what would it be?

Oh goodness, I am in no place to give advice because I STILL have to call my mom and mother-in-law for advice! There are so many things I could say. How about this…be prepared because life will change in the most dramatic way. You will never be the same person but you will be a much better person. Oh and start saving that mula NOW!

MM - Do you have a motto you would like to share with other moms?

God made you unique and made your children unique. This is why you can never compare yourself to other mothers and although it’s hard, you can never compare your kids to other kids.