Parenting 101? I think I skipped that class!?!
On the road to trying to be the "perfect" parent...ha-ha. I have hit many roadblocks along the way. The past two weeks or so I've been trying to figure out when to put my now 16 month old down for naps. He has been on a wonderful schedule since 6 months old--Napping at 9:30 and 2-2:30. He's now not wanting to nap and when he does nap they are turning into shorter naps. How do I go from two naps to one? Do it cold turkey is what I'm assuming. What fun, I don't think I'm ready for that. Like they say, "ready or not!" I guess the upside is, he could take one long nap.
The next question--When is the ideal time to put him down for one nap? After lunch around 11:30-12? I can image lunch time until he adjusts to the new schedule--grumpy, wanting everything or nothing, and possibly a few moments of trying to throw food, and dogs (2 large dogs) running about attempting to benefit from the misguided temper tantrum. Oh--the insanity, I'll need Calgon after that.
Maybe I'll start next week. I just hope I'm up for the challenge and have enough energy!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saving Time and Money
Recently, I decided the idea of buying groceries on-line was genius in order to save a trip to the grocery store. Not only did I want to avoid gas prices but I also wanted to avoid a trip to the store with a one year old. (Don't worry--we ofen enjoy trips to the store together)
I was told of a ministry that helps feed the homeless, Angle Food Ministries http://www.angelfoodministries.com/. Anyone can buy a box of frozen and boxed food for $30! The proceeds go to feed the less fortunate at the same time helping others save money.
Yes, I was sceptical at first and did some research and decided to try it at least once for the savings (nothing ventured nothing gained). There are other boxes you can add to an order for $20 or so dollars. We added the fresh produce box for $21 and was impressed with the quality of produce in the box. Everything is restaurant grade. The day I picked up my box of food my sceptical husband was amazed at how much food we got for so little $$$. The next day I had to go to the grocery store to buy the basics: Milk, cheese, bread, butter, etc. and spent over $50. Every item I purchased at the store was on sale and could fit in the box I had picked up the day before.
Tonight we enjoyed the baby back ribs that came in the box with our neighbors who are going to be ordering their own box next month.
I was told of a ministry that helps feed the homeless, Angle Food Ministries http://www.angelfoodministries.com/. Anyone can buy a box of frozen and boxed food for $30! The proceeds go to feed the less fortunate at the same time helping others save money.
Yes, I was sceptical at first and did some research and decided to try it at least once for the savings (nothing ventured nothing gained). There are other boxes you can add to an order for $20 or so dollars. We added the fresh produce box for $21 and was impressed with the quality of produce in the box. Everything is restaurant grade. The day I picked up my box of food my sceptical husband was amazed at how much food we got for so little $$$. The next day I had to go to the grocery store to buy the basics: Milk, cheese, bread, butter, etc. and spent over $50. Every item I purchased at the store was on sale and could fit in the box I had picked up the day before.
Tonight we enjoyed the baby back ribs that came in the box with our neighbors who are going to be ordering their own box next month.
What's in a Name
It's amazing how the days whiz by; in a matter of seconds my one year old has learned to use a step-stool to climb on the coffee table to play cars with a 10 year old neighbor who are both engaged in racing. Boys are always ready to have fun playing with cars no matter what stage they are in life.
I get the most "joy" out of life being a mom.
My mom called me "joy to the world" for obvious reasons...my name. At one point in my young life when asked my name I answered "joy to the world," my 4 older brothers and sisters laughing and snickering in the back ground. Of course, I thought they were making fun of my name and I started to not like to the name Joy. Later I learned to appreciate it's uniqueness and grew the like it. I am a firm believer in a persons name is a true representation of their personality. For example, my brother Mark--his name means warrior. He is always at war, in a heated debate or at odds about an issue, with someone. I am often told my name is a perfect representation of me and my personality. I hope so!
I get the most "joy" out of life being a mom.
My mom called me "joy to the world" for obvious reasons...my name. At one point in my young life when asked my name I answered "joy to the world," my 4 older brothers and sisters laughing and snickering in the back ground. Of course, I thought they were making fun of my name and I started to not like to the name Joy. Later I learned to appreciate it's uniqueness and grew the like it. I am a firm believer in a persons name is a true representation of their personality. For example, my brother Mark--his name means warrior. He is always at war, in a heated debate or at odds about an issue, with someone. I am often told my name is a perfect representation of me and my personality. I hope so!
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