We recently had a Mommy Who MOM write in with a question for us, so I thought I would ask the same question of everyone:
What do you do when MOMMY is sick?
What a great question. Aimee and I will weigh in with our answers a bit later, but for now we would love to hear from those of you that have struggled with still being a mom through sickness and migraines. Leave us a comment or e-mail me at candice@mommywho.com and let us know how you cope!
WOW! What a completely packed weekend for Aimee and me! Micah had a blast at his birthday party…Aimee bravely entertained 4 boys for nearly two hours. I think we should throw HER a party for surviving that! So, while she was busy preparing for a kid invasion, I was doing a little party planning of my own. My big sister’s surprise birthday party was the same day as Micah’s birthday bash! We threw a HUGE party to honor my sister, which was weeks in the making, and thankfully stayed a SURPRISE!
Aimee had a hand in both parties (taking pictures at my sister’s party and making a killer Coffee Punch) not to mention we were still moms during all this planning…I know you know the feeling. Needless to say we are EXHAUSTED! So, today we will be taking some much needed time to relax and unwind in preparation for a busy week ahead. Forgive us if we don’t post new recipes or articles today but be on the look-out for new stuff this week! I am going to try to catch a nap while my little one does…
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Micah,
Happy Birthday to YOU!
Here is wishing you the BESTEST of Birthday’s! May you be treated like the super hero you are!
Does your child have a BIG birthday coming up? Share your birthday party planning tips with us! Send them to ideas@mommywho.com
Now that I am the mom of a little one I find it harder and harder to go out shopping. Loading up my little Ava, making sure I have an adequate amount of supplies in the diaper bag, don’t forget the stroller and did I brush my hair (not to mention my teeth), only to find out that my gas tank sits on E and it’s just beginning to rain. Some days it’s just not worth it! So, I’ve found myself doing a lot of shopping on-line. Enter my new found secret www.promotioncodes.com. This is a great site that lets you know what stores have what coupons, you may find a store that offers free shipping or 10% off your first purchase. Before I buy anything on line I make sure to check this site out to see if I can save myself some cash!
Well, stay tuned! We will be putting up new articles, tips, ideas, and PICTURES. (I know how you all love pictures.) Adding a few surprise items for you to review. AND I’ll take you through my journey in planning and executing my oldest boy’s birthday party. In fact, he’s doing the planning, and surprisingly, it’s been more fun than ever!
Here’s a sneak peak at this week’s project. Can you guess the identity of this mess?
Here’s the story on my getting perspective…
SETTING THE SCENE: Around 7:30 Saturday morning, our sleepy household pried open bleary eyes, sucked down some liquid caffeine and gathered needed items for an exciting day trip to the Raleigh, NC Natural Science Museum. This early morning start was preceded by a late night arrival of my in-laws. Our tots, of course, stayed up way past bed time to give a proper greeting.
The museum provide stimulation of all sorts. Large replicas of dinosaurs, fun buttons for bug sounds, even a butterfly conservatory. Around 3 o clock we headed home, stopping once to enjoy Burlington’s best BBQ. Afterwards I scooped up my oldest and headed to his friend’s 4th birthday party. (The day was packed.)
He cheerfully handed off the carefully picked out present- a robot. And began playing with the other kids. After a few rounds of what seemed like baseball, some yummy cupcakes, and a happy birthday song, the birthday boy opened his presents.
THE INCIDENT: All was well until two toy guns entered the scene. I’ll admit, they were cool, but so thought every kid there. After monopolizing the toy for some time, I directed my boy to hand it off to another anxiously waiting child.
That’s when it occurred. Screaming and crying and tears of torment poured from his little face. (I was mortified.) I tried my best to instill order, but this matter would only be resolved in the privacy of our own home. We- I said good bye, and drove off.
THE REALIZATION: My first instinct, “lay into him” (translation: give him the lecture of a lifetime). But I stopped, and remembered something I had recently read. The author was remarking how at a young age, he spent many nights at the dinner table without ever spilling his milk. His parents never said a word. And then one night he knocked the milk over. This got more attention than all the other nights.
Now before you jump to your feet, I’m not saying my boy didn’t deserve discipline, but I am saying I needed perspective. And so when it was administered, I started out with what a great job he did playing kindly, sharing the toys previously, enjoying the day, and obeying his mom. I let him know how proud I was and how much I loved him. And then explained the discipline. Clearly defining what the offense was, and that he was to accept the consequences like a big boy. Surprisingly, it worked. He seemed to understand, and even calmly realized the discipline was needed. (Although I’m sure he would’ve chosen differently.)
Our kids are learning how to deal with a world much larger then they are and with situations beyond their years. How many adults still have trouble with some of the basics? And so, when my boy “spills his milk”, I need to be sure I don’t throw mine across the room.
A GOOD BOOK TO READ IF YOU HAVE BOYS: Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson
For those of you with girls, I’m not there yet, but I’m sure Candice will have some more helpful insight as her little girl gets older.
As I was at the grocery store, with my 8 month old tagging along, I began to wonder how do other moms manage….
How do you pack your kids in the car, load up the groceries and manage to return your shopping cart?
How do you keep your little ones from grabbing, drooling on and essentially eating your cell phone?
How do you explain the reasoning behind your child screaming when a certain person holds him or her?
How do/did you survive teething?
Granted, I am only one mom with one kid, so the questions only multiply when you add two, three and God bless you, FOUR or more children to the mix. I really don’t know how you manage! But, I know we are great moms that figure stuff out through trail and error, conversing with those that have gone before us, and if all else fails, there’s always GOOGLE!
SPRING Clean the entire house-CHECK. Go on a over due date with hubby-CHECK. Change my name (that’s right, nine years later I’m changing my last name)-CHECK. Shop for much needed kids clothes-CHECK. Work 40+hours- CHECK. Spend time with friends- CHECK. Plan a super fun robot themed birthday party for my super hero- CHECK. Get ready for a visit from the in-laws- CHECK.
GO CRAZY - CHECK CHECK!
My awesome sister took a week off and flew down to spend time with my tots. She’s been a fabulous help this past week! But, in true Aimee fashion, I decided to rebuild Rome while she was here. When you don’t have family in the immediate area, and great sitters cost a chunk, you have to really use the time you have when family does come.
Needless to say, it’s mid-week and I’m about to fall over! Seriously though, I love my family (in-laws included.) They are always a huge help whenever they come.
Here’s a pic of my fabulous (and still single…) sister.
THANK YOU RACHEL!!! (she even scrubbed my kitchen floor!!!!)
I think I’m missing something… where’s my list of things?
Who isn’t? I thought I would take a second to catch you up on a few things that have been going on in my life.
First of all, I just posted this week’s MENU so don’t forget to check that out.
A few weeks ago we blogged about some random acts of kindness. One of our Mommy Who MOMS suggested that the next time you are in the drive thru, offer to pay for the order of the person behind you. Well, I took her advice and payed for the person’s order behind me. The lady taking my money was confused for a second asking if I knew the people behind me…NOPE! What a simple easy way to show a stranger kindness. Thanks for the TIP!
Even further back I informed everyone tons of my clothes were ruined after washing an ink pen along with my new jeans. I got several tips on how to get the ink out and am embarrassed to say I haven’t tried any of them yet! AHHH! My new jeans just sit in my closet awaiting rescue!
My newest trial seems to be surviving everyday life with an active, crawling 8 month old, who always seems to find the dirtiest shoe in the house to munch on…YUCK! She is currently teething and those first two bottom teeth were a breeze, the top two…not so much! I would love teething tips if you have them.
On the agenda for today: grocery shopping, running errands for work, vacuuming, cleaning up after last nights dinner, possibly squeezing in a walk, maybe catch some Olympic action, disposing of the toxic waste that is building up in my baby girls room (I am sorry but I have yet to find a Diaper Genie or Champ that completely traps all odor) and dry my hair (I did manage to take a shower this morning, aren’t you proud?)…all with a little one in tow. Be encouraged today MOMS! It’s a new day with new opportunity. I am challenging myself not to be too busy to miss those wonderful opportunities. What’s on your plate for today?
This recipe courtesy of Mommy Who MOM Linda Nance. This recipe makes two pies which is perfect for a party or take over the extra to your next door neighbor!
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Candice | 
08 27th, 2008| 