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Mother’s Day Giveaway WINNER!!!
May 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Mother’s Day Giveaway- Mom Connection by Tracey Bianchi
May 11, 2012 By 3 Comments
Since it’s almost Mother’s Day I thought I would have my first giveaway!!!! Yippee!!! Who doesn’t love a giveaway??
The sweet staff at MOPS International gave me the chance to be one of the mommy blogs to read, review and giveaway the latest MOPS book:
Mom Connection – Creating Vibrant Relationships in the midst of Motherhood by Tracey Bianchi
I dove into this book a few nights ago and let me tell you girls- I LOVE HER HONESTY!!!!
She is honest about sometimes NOT wanting to play with her kids, giving her attitude to her hubby and giving moms tips to finding deeper connections in our lives.
One phrase really stood out for me. Tracey says “In this whiplash of managing our daily tasks, loving our kids, and knowing that our very brains have turned against up, it can be impossible to remember who we were before children.” She goes on to give prompting questions about how to identify what you are good at (besides being a mom).
She has so much more to say and it felt like we were just chatting in my living room over a cup coffee.
I’d love for you to have chance to win this book!
Simply leave a comment and tell me how you connect with other moms. How do you fit it into your daily grind? If not, why not?
You have until Monday, May 14th 9pm PST to enter. One random winner will be announced on Tuesday.
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I. AM. A. {RUNNER}
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I never thought I’d say that. Me, a runner?
I didn’t get running- why put yourself through that sort of torture.
Even now I say it in a hushed tone and a wink. I’ve ventured out into my neighborhood and started running. I did the Couch to 5k program- slowly increasing my ability to run without stopping.
That was over a year and a half ago.
I wore out my first pair of running shoes and I’m working on the second. I’ve ran a few 5ks and one 10k.
Since I originally wrote this post, a dear friend thought I should attempt to enter the Nike Women’s Marathon in October. I entered the random drawing for 13,000 spots waiting, fully expecting to NOT GET IN.
I GOT IN.
Me. running the Nike 1/2 in October. Um, seriously???
So I have 24 weeks and counting. Plenty of time to prepare. I’ll update on my training as the date approaches.
Why I run (and why you may want to give it try):
Running gives me time to think and to be alone- every mom needs down time and something just for you, running gives me such an outlet. And let’s face it- running gear these days is so trendy, you can be cute and run at the same time.
Running helps keep me healthy. I have PCOS and running helps keep my symptoms in check. It helps keep my weight steady. It boosts self-confidence. Even a small jog can have huge health benefits.
Running gives you a goal- I realized I have one life to live. I’m not getting a second chance. Why not experience the high of running towards the finish line? Why not relish in the cheers of onlookers? There are few events in life where people literally cheer you on for doing it. There’s no reason why I shouldn’t run. A high school injury required knee surgery and I was told I shouldn’t run. I probably shouldn’t. BUT, they are my knees and it’s my life. Taking certain precautions helps me protect them while also taking part in a sport I’ve come to really enjoy.
Do you take time for yourself? Are you a runner, yoga queen or Pilates princess? If so, how do you fit it into your life? If not, why not? Join in on the discussion in the comments.
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3 Steps to Chasing Monsters
April 19, 2012 By 2 Comments
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She was getting up 3-4 times a night. My sweet little 4-year-old daughter was wearing us out. The interrupted sleep and the sluggish mornings were reminiscent of the early days with two newborns – not what we wanted to be doing at 2 am.
I asked her several times what was making her barge into our room several times every night for the past two months. Finally, she blessed us with an answer for our sleepless nights: she was scared of the monsters.
OK, now that’s an answer. Not what I was expecting, but still it was an answer.
I was explaining her nightly behavior to a friend the other day and she simply asked “Did you chase the monsters out?” Sheepishly I answered, “no, how did you do that?”
(Now whoever thinks that when they become a mom that you would be having such a conversation with a friend about the logistics of chasing [fake] monsters out of the house, nope not me. This was new territory, you know that on-the-job-training :)
She proceeded to share with me the “how-to” for chasing monsters away:
Step 1: Locate the monsters (in our case in the twin’s room). Be sure to search those closets, under the beds and behind doors.
Step 2: Start screaming at the monsters and chase them towards the front door
Step 3: Open the front door, shove the monsters out of the house and quickly lock the door.
If for any reason there are left over monsters, repeat the steps until they are all gone.
So this morning, she said she was scared of the monsters. So we promptly went upstairs, started screaming at the monsters and chased them out of the house. One did get lose, but we found it and shoved it out too.
Now, we will see how tonight goes now that the monsters are gone, here’s hoping- this mommy like her sleep.
How do you help your child(ren) handle their fears? Do you have a special plan to chase the boogie man away? Join in on the conversation in the comments.
Happy Monster Chasing!
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Game Piece Extractor – A Mommy Job Title
April 13, 2012 By 24 Comments
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He stood there crying and I didn’t know why. When I asked him what had happened, he told me that he had put a game piece up his nose. Ironically the game piece was from the classic game “Operation.”
Instantly my mind was whirling with all the possibilities before me- a clogged nose, a trip to the emergency room and a day wasted. We all know that I am not a medical professional and I’m pretty sure my approach wouldn’t be endorsed by one.
He was sobbing and I tried not to laugh or panic.
I thought he had learned from the pea incident a few months back.
I calmly asked him which piece he stuck up his nose and I chuckled. I then ran for the tweezers. The irony doesn’t escape me. All of a sudden I am in a real-life game of “operation.”
I encouraged him not to sniffle but to breathe through his mouth- and for a 4 year old that wasn’t easy especially since we haven’t even mastered the art of blowing our nose yet. I called a friend who gave me a few ideas.
I didn’t want him to lay down for fear it would go up into his sinus cavity and I didn’t want to push it further up in his nose. But I grabbed the tweezers and figured it was worth a shot- we can always head to the emergency room if I can’t get it.
It’s funny when you are in those situations and you are forced to suddenly weigh so many options- it makes my head spin. I think it’s amazing that God gave moms the ability to weigh so many scenarios so quickly. It’s almost like He pressed the pause button on time and we can think and move at lightning speeds.
I was able to extract the tiny white game piece with the first squeeze of the tweezers. Sweet! I’m grateful there wasn’t a buzzing sound as I touched the side of his nose like the real game.
Crisis averted. Emergency room avoided. Today can resume its originally schedule programming.
Has your child ever stuck something up his or her nose? Have you had chaotic moments where time seemed to stand still? Join in on the conversation in the comments.
