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Friday Question: Most Embarrassing Moments?
“My four year old received a thoughtful but somewhat juvenile birthday gift from an elderly neighbor. The next time we bumped into the neighbor, I thanked her profusely for her kindness and told her how much my daughter loved playing with the gift at which point my daughter chimed in,”no I don’t mommy, remember, it was for toddlers so we gave it to Rachel’s sister?” (oops!)” — Kyla P’an, Massachusetts, USA
NEW JERSEY, USA: Technology: Good or Bad?
“There is hardly a moment when he’s not sitting at the computer or lounging in front of the television, if I don’t stop him. …So, I started hiding the mouse of my computer, his leapster game and any electronics. But, the biggest problem is that I forget where I hide them!”
WASHINGTON, USA: “Privacy, PLEASE!”
“Enter labor and childbirth…What have I got to hide because it seems like everyone in the hospital has already seen parts of my body that I myself have never seen?”
EAST TIMOR: Changing Perspectives: From Dili to Sydney
“As the taxi maneuvered its way to our temporary home—through the empty industrial area—my husband and I were already gushing: “it’s sooo nice here!” Smooth sidewalks, working stop lights, actual traffic lanes. My friend laughed at us: “Wow, if you think this is nice, wait until you see the actual city!” Clearly it’s not just three-year olds who swoon at the commonplace.”
MASSACHUSETTS, USA: Traveling with Kids, Destination: China
“As most mother’s know, traveling with kids can test your moral fiber…”
Travel Itinerary for Week of January 17th!
We start this week off with a new writer, Kyla P'an from Massachusetts, USA! Kyla writes about traveling to China with her 16-month old daughter. Check out her post on Monday! Tuesday, we fly out to the south Pacific and land in the country of East Timor with Shaula...
Friday Question: Have you told a little white lie?
“I do remember when I was little I HATED tomatoes and my mom would tell me that if I ate tomatoes, I would have beautiful legs. LOL!” — Eva Fannon, Washington, USA
MASSACHUSETTS, USA: New Year’s Resolutions
“I feel like I’ve got lots of potential to be a mom ice hockey player. I am anxious to develop my skating skills.”
CALIFORNIA, USA: Cooking with the Kiddos
“I have read that if you include your children in the preparation of food, they are more likely to try it. So, I have. I quickly learned probably why my grandparents didn’t involve me. Because it takes twice, sometimes, three times longer to have a child “help” you in the kitchen.”
CANADA: An Eighth Of An Inch
“You see, even when I am in the depths of despair as I was that day, I am a natural optimist…I am the kind of person who buys lottery tickets because someone is winning the jackpots…And, even though that doctor only gave us an eighth-of-an-inch possibility that George would accomplish anything, an eighth of an inch is still something, and as long as we had any number greater than zero, there was hope.”
NEW JERSEY, USA: Keep It Rockin’
“I remember when I recorded myself singing Whitney Houston’s “The Greatest Love of All”, and my brothers found it. They played it for my family during dinner as I cried and insisted that it wasn’t me on the tape.”
Travel Itinerary for Week of January 10th!
“World Moms Blog writers admit to the little white lies they’ve told their children on Friday. You won’t want to miss that one!”
Friday Question: Sleeping Habits?
“My youngest daughter slept on my chest at night for the first four weeks of her life; it is one of my most cherished experiences in my life!” — Courtney Cappallo
ARKANSAS, USA: I’ve Got Spirit, Yes I Do!
“Isn’t that the point? Aren’t sports supposed to teach our children teamwork, dedication, trust and discipline? Don’t we tell them that it’s not whether you win and lose but how they play the game? “
NEW JERSEY, USA: Finding Culture in Nearby Places
“One thing led to another and before we knew it, we had Sarah enrolled in the Chinese (Mandarin) school for the year. She attends for one weekend morning during the regular school year. Sarah is just one of a few children in her class that is not of Chinese descent. She enjoys the classes with the other children, is making friends and when I asked her if she wants to return to the school the next week, her answer is always ‘Yes!’.”
NORWAY: Mum is Home Alone
“So now I feel guilty about not doing enough housework, guilty about enjoying “me time”, and I am sure there is a few other things I feel guilty about as well! And at the same time I miss my two boys terribly!”
MINNESOTA, USA: Mom FAIL Moments
“So right here, right now- you and me- let’s wave the white flag and admit to each other that some parenting moments are not necessarily blog worthy. But we can carve out this little teeny tiny space on the web and admit- just between the two of us- that MOM FAIL moments exist…”
Travel Itinerary for the Week of January 3rd!
“Two months young and going strong! Woohoo!”
Friday Question: What is YOUR New Year’s Resolution?
With January 1st, 2011 approaching, we asked our World Moms Blog writers... What is your New Year's Resolution for 2011? Here's what they had to say... Eva Fannon of Washington, USA writes: "My New Year's resolution is to figure out how to make a little bit of time...
WASHINGTON, USA: Momma on the Mountain
“Immediately, I was transported back into my hiking self. I don’t know how else to describe it, but I guess it can relate to any activity one is passionate about. It’s like you wake up from the dream of your everyday life and are back in your own skin, seeing through your own eyes, just being there.”
Working Mom, Not Wonder Woman
“As I think back on this, I ask myself, why do moms have the innate sense to feel that they need to be a sort of Wonder Woman that meets everyone needs? And while my children come first, shouldn’t I come first some times? Why do we always seem to put everyone else’s needs before our own? Is that just part of being a mother?”
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