DAY BY DAY

IE's best family calendar

October 2008
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
2829301234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
2627282930311
2345678
Submit your event here
Rosemary Children's Services
Kid Quips

KID

QUIPS

“One night, my 3-year-old asked me if she could sleep in my bed. I told her no. She said, “That’s not fair! Why does Daddy get to sleep in your bed?” READ MORE

SUBMIT YOUR QUIP

ie mom

Read Christine's bio

Click here to send an email to our momsquad


Friday, October 10, 2008
Did I Forget......?
The one thing I miss the most since becoming a mom is....my memory. I have heard it called “Mommy Brain” and it is supposed to get better as time passes but, I still have it!

I really do not care what you call it, the point is... “I forget everything”. If I do not write it down...I will forget it. That simple!

I have been in the middle of a conversation with my husband when mid-sentence....I forget what I was talking about. No lie, it happens!

My running joke is that as long as I return with two kids it doesn’t matter what else I forget. I was so excited to have found these incredible timers from “Days Ago”. I have about seven now and I use them for e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g!! They really help with my mommy brain.

Simple things like:
  • Are we taking our vitamins regularly?
  • When did I open that spaghetti sauce?
  • When was my last self-exam?

Just use my Days Ago and BAMM! I have my answer. I even have a pink one in honor of October’s breast cancer awareness month.

I love, love sharing all the mommy tricks that I learn. If it can make my life or your life easier...Praise God, Hallelujah and Amen! Motherhood is hard enough....it is much easier with a group of friends and fun little gadgets!

I enjoy trying to “think outside the box” and have tried to come up with creative ways to use these with my family. Here are a couple of my ideas for the “Days Ago”.

  1. On Sunday I set the timer in the morning before church. If the girls can go all week with out fighting they get a treat on Saturday. So far we haven't handed out any treats.

  2. The twins are practicing letter sounds in school. On Mondays I hit the button and off we go. The Days Ago marks each day that the girls get their letter sounds right. If they miss, we reset the days. They get a little sweet treat if they go the entire week with the correct answers.

It is fun finding new products, ideas and events that I can share with you! Being a mom is getting easier and easier by the minute. Oh shoot! The twins just spilled milk everywhere......Hey, I wonder if I can use the “Days Ago” to see how long between spills??? hmmm.......




From Untitled Album



See You in My Mailbox,
Christine
IE Mom Blogger
Posted By Christine On 10/10/2008 At 12:26 PM  Comments (0)  TrackBacks (0)  
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Behind the Lens...
I wish I could remember what it is like being "5". It sure seems like an amazing time from a grown-up's point of view. It is almost like a light switch has been turned on. Things they could not do last year are "a piece of cake" this year.

Two things Rylan can now do is whistle and blow bubbles. She whistles better then daddy. She whistles everywhere...in the store, in the car, in church. She is my little whistler and sweetly she is trying to teach Skylar.

But on July 4, 2008 she mastered the art of blowing bubbles! With the biggest wad of bubble gum her little mouth could handle she blew her very first bubblegum bubble!

A frozen moment in time....


From Best Shot


See You in My Mailbox,
Christine
IE Mom Blogger
Posted By Christine On 10/08/2008 At 9:08 PM  Comments (0)  TrackBacks (0)  
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Big Girl Class

My babies are growing up and I want to cry! I am dedicating this moment of "mommy sadness" to every mom in the Inland Empire.

 

My girls will be starting their very first Big Girl Gymnastics class this week. I am so very excited for them. Now they will have the opportunity to put to the test all the things they have been learning since they were 18 months old. BUT….this is big girl class.

 

No more singing songs and playing games before the actual practice. No more cute frilly princess gym outfits. We need to have "serious" big girl stuff.

 

I look at these two little girls and am just blown away! Where are my babies? Sometimes it is an amazing blessing because they have become so independent. I see so much of my own personality and humor in them. We crack up at the same jokes, have the same sarcasm (yes, that's teachable) and quite honestly it's like having two little friends around…most of the time. But these are my babies…they still need me to sing them to sleep and cuddle with them. They still call out "Mama" when they are scared or hurt.

 

Now….they are going to "BIG GIRL" class. Ok, if you can not hear the nerves in my voice let me do that again "BIG GIRL" class. Did you get it that time?

 

I know they will be fine. I know they will do amazing. I know they are ready for it emotionally and physically but… am I????

 

Oh man, I am not sure if giving birth to the child is the hardest part of the watching them grow up is tougher.

 

You might be thinking "C'mon Christine…suck it up…be tough! It's not a big deal". Ok, I'll admit you might be right but…..it's "BIG GIRL" class.

 

Oh dear!





See You in My Mailbox,

Christine

IE Mom Blogger
Posted By Christine On 10/07/2008 At 8:37 AM  Comments (0)  TrackBacks (0)  
Monday, October 06, 2008
Fun in the I.E.

I was born and raised in the Inland Empire. I have lived in one city or another in the Inland Empire my entire life. I love being the I.E. Mom and have a great time getting to meet a lot of wonderful I.E. Moms. We have great things to offer in the Inland Empire and I need your help.

 

Do you know of any great activities or events that are coming up within the next few weeks or months? Drop me an email at the "Mom squad" email box and tell me about it. Maybe, I'll give them a shout out in one of my blogs.

 

As a mom of twins, I love to find new adventures and fun activities for my girls and I to enjoy. I am always on the look out for "fun, educational and inexpensive" ideas to share with other moms. One of the greatest resources that a mom can have is a group of mom friends to share information. So…how about it? Join me and let's share with other moms the fun and activities that happen in the Inland Empire.

 

This one showed up in my mailbox and I thought you might enjoy attending. It is located at the Berean Christian Store in Redlands.I absolutely adore Veggie Tales. I must admit I watched them before I had children…with my nieces and nephews, of course.

 

Go and enjoy!


 

From Fun in the IE








See You in My Mailbox,
Christine
IE Mom Blogger
Posted By Christine On 10/06/2008 At 7:41 AM  Comments (0)  TrackBacks (0)  
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Tutu Cute
I love “Girlie” things. I really do. I know that I have a bit of tom boy side in me but I love all things “girlie”. Makeup, shoes, jewelry, dressing up, tiaras, and a lot of “BLING”. Ruffles and lace are not my cup of tea, as an adult, but on my little ones...oh my goodness!

I do not think there is anything more adorable then seeing little girls in full puffy “Easter” or “church” type dresses. Matching hair bows and socks just give it the perfect touch.

Before you think I don’t let me twins get dirty....well, you better think again. Because I also love when they climb trees, play in the mud and bring home “pet” insects (ok, maybe not the insect part).

But I did not find a “tree climbing site” I found an adorable “Tutu” site. It’s called simply..... Tutu Girl. I love it!

Everything you could imagine that they could do with tutus, they do it. If you want a short tutu they have the “Prissy Tutu”. If you would like a longer, elegant tutu....try the "Portrait Tutu".

The holidays are right around the corner and these would truly make an amazing gift for Christmas or Christmas pictures. The best part of this site is that you can create your very own custom tutu. They have over 50 tulle colors!. You can add embellishments like pompoms, ribbon, streamers and, rhinestones (yes, BLING).

I am really excited about this site because I always wanted to be a ballerina. But unfortunately...I am a bit “rhythm challenged”. I think I am going to order a couple for the twins for Christmas.

I can just see the pictures now.....a little snow in the background, wearing boots and jean jackets...oh, and of course Santa hats.....mmmm...I wonder if I’d look silly wearing one?

Never mind, scratch that...don’t answer.




See You in My Mailbox,
Christine
IE Mom Blogger
Posted By Christine On 10/04/2008 At 9:10 AM  Comments (0)  TrackBacks (0)  

Page 1 of 2 First | Previous | Next | Last

SEARCH THE SITE

www.dhmcm.com Mom of 9 BlogMom of 9 BlogMom of 9 BlogMom of 9 Blog
The Little Gym Fairmont Private Schools