Meet Cathy Irwin, one of our hilarious Momsanity Sisters, who keeps it REAL as she shares how she struggles to balance all things MOTHERHOOD!

When Debbie asked me about Sister Spotlight I said, “Did you run out of options?”.  I thought, why would anybody want to hear about me?  I’m nobody special.  But then, Momsanity has shown me that there are women just like me all over.  Women who are struggling everyday with diet and exercise.  Women who struggle every day with mundane chores and schedules. (Literally the same every day).  Women just trying to do their best with what God has given them and trying to figure out where they fit in all of it.  Women trying to hear God tell them that they are enough and doing a great job despite what they tell themselves.

My name is Cathy.  20 years ago last May I married Greg, my best friend.  I am the mother of two amazing boys, ages 14 and 9.  Blessed for the last 14 years to have been able to stay home with my babies, I have questioned my abilities every day.   These little noise makers do not come with instructions but everybody expects you to be an expert on them.  Or, because I stay home, I should really have my act together.  Well, I’m not perfect.  Always questioning if I am doing a good job or if I could do “more”.  Even with the boys being older.

Over the last 3 years I have joined and quit Momsanity a couple of times.  The thing is, I keep coming back. And this time, back for good.  More and more “nutrition groups” are popping up on Facebook all the time.  But, no other community/group I have seen is so based in faith and sisterhood as Momsanity.   So many moms in this group  have “been there, done that”.  I always find issues easier to handle if I know I am not alone.  Having older children I hope I can be the “been there done that” with younger mothers.  With the leadership of Emily and Debbie I have learned to look for God in even the most mundane activity and even in my workouts.  I have wanted to grow in my relationship with the Lord and they have given me ideas and shown me ways to do that.  I have learned to give myself grace when I don’t have it all together.  This group has shown me how to give myself permission to fail and the support to get back up. 

Momsanity has been key in helping me with nutrition.  I love to exercise but nutrition always trips me up.  When I try to tackle it on my own I become overwhelmed and throw in the towel. Momsanity has been great in helping me to break down my nutrition and take it one step and one bite at a time.  Less likely to quit this way.  And honestly, where were these 20 minute or less workouts when both of my boys were tiny?!  Sure, with older kids I have more time in my day and I do fit in other workouts like yoga and Pure Barre.  But, if I want to really sweat it out and feel strong, I have plenty of 20 minute or less options, with Debbie or Emily telling me how awesome I am. 

Emily and Debbie are real people.  I’ve met them both and they definitely lay it all out for you to see.  They truly live out what they teach  From nutrition to their walk with God. 

We all need sisters who support us, lift us up and walk with us. Momsanity Sisterhood is a great community for that.  I encourage you all to give it a try.