Valerie Woerner - Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday: Say Goodbye to Stressed, Tired, and Anxious, and Say Hello to Renewed Joy in Motherhood

PRAISE FOR GRUMPY MOM TAKES A HOLIDAY

Filled with grace, hope, and practical ways forward for every momma, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday is a necessary read for anyone struggling to find refreshment and abundance in the everyday moments of motherhood. Discover how to take a holiday from being Grumpy Mom and turn to Gods truth about who you are.

CANDACE CAMERON BURE

Actress and New York Times bestselling author

Val has been discipling women, moms, and our generation with her words and her products for yearsand this book just continues that good work. She uses the same gifts of vulnerability and honest truth to serve usher readersand shell leave you encouraged and spurred on to embrace joy right where youre at.

JESS CONNOLLY

Speaker; coauthor of Wild and Free and Always Enough, Never Too Much; author of Dance Stand Run

In a world that often coddles us in our #hotmessmom comfort, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday looks at joy in motherhood exactly how the Bible does: joy isnt a feeling; its a choice. And the results of choosing joy extend far beyond merely living a happier life. As you travel through these chapters with your new friend Val, youll definitely laugh. Youll probably cry. But most of all, youll gain a godly determination to be the mom today you want your kids to remember tomorrow.

MICHELLE MYERS

Founder of she works HIS way and author of Famous in Heaven and at Home

Okay, fellow Grumpy Mom, Valerie does not shy away from the reality of yucky inner thoughts and motivations. On these pages, you will find a friend who understands the challenges of parenting little ones while living out your God-appointed ministries. She graciously invites you send the grumps packing and embrace a better, joy-filled way.

HEATHER MACFADYEN

Host of the Dont Mom Alone podcast

I am not a momma, but I am an advocate of community and the hope that can flourish within it. And if I have learned anything from my momma friends, its that you cant do this thing alone, yet daily you find yourself feeling just that way at one time or anotheralone. Valerie has a way of being able to see you in the trenches, grab your hand out of compassion, and gently pull you up with the truth hes got this, hes got you, and hes got them. A community of mommas will gather around these pages and see hope flourish.

JENN JETT

Freedom fighter and dream defender; founder of The Well Studio and Camp Well

Yes, yes, yes! Can we please have more books like this? As a mom of three little girls ages three and under, I am determined to not be that momthe one who is grumpy and always complaining about the little blessings I begged for. Instead, I choose joy. I choose to join Valerie on this vacationa forever vacationof finding the indescribable joy in motherhood. Thank you, Valerie, for making me laugh and cry, and most of all for reminding me of this high calling of motherhood and what a joy it can be if I decide not to be Grumpy Mom.

DR. ALY TAYLOR

Author, speaker, and reality star of TLCs Rattled

If youre a mom who has ever struggled with getting grumpy with your kids (quite possibly all of us!), then youre going to be encouraged and inspired by Valerie Woerner in Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. While she can relate to the very real challenges of motherhood, she also offers hope and action steps to help you find peace and joy in your amazing role as a mom.

LISA JACOBSON

Club31Women.com

After reading this book, you will be encouraged and empowered and feel a little less alone. This book will help replace the lies you might believe about yourself as a mom and offer a redemptive and refreshing perspective on motherhood. This book has held a mirror to my most vulnerable moments as a new mom and challenged me to turn my grumblings into gratitude. The truth-bomb reminders in the book will transform how you teach, care for, and respond to your children. As you read, you will be filled up with more grace, joy, and love for yourself and your littles.

AUDREY ROLOFF

Coauthor of A Love Letter Life, founder of Always More, and cofounder of Beating50Percent

In a culture that offers us a bazillion reasons to blame our kids for our stress and exhaustion, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday challenges readers to reconsider the blessing of motherhood. Val gently leads us to face this truth: were not victims of our motherhoodwere victors as we surrender to Gods Spirit. Pick up this book and rediscover the joy of being the mom God created you to be.

ASHERITAH CIUCIU

Founder of One Thing Alone Ministries and author of Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction

As moms living in a digital age with endless demands on our time, we need the hopeful message Val offers in Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. The holiday Val describes isnt the normal getaway we often desire. Instead, she offers us a better way of living and embracing our roles in motherhood by learning the gift of contentment right where God has placed us. Vals honesty will have you nodding your head as if you are sharing with a close friend over a cup of coffee. For every tired and overworked mom out there, this book will send you on your way with hope in your heart and joy in your step.

GRETCHEN SAFFLES

Writer and founder of Well-Watered Women

Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday left me cheering out loud and filled with new peace with every turn of the page! This refreshing and actionable book delivers on its promise and more: I have found new joy in motherhood and in my faith, thanks to Vals insightful words. I couldnt put this book down!

LARA CASEY

Author of Make It Happen and Cultivate

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Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday: Say Goodbye to Stressed, Tired, and Anxious, and Say Hello to Renewed Joy in Motherhood

Copyright 2019 by Valerie Woerner. All rights reserved.

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The lettering on the front and back cover was created by Rachel Jacobson.

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