Recess Time!

Every mom day dreams about locking herself in the bathroom for a few quiet moments. Whatever the day brings you - runny-nose, fussy kids, muddy floors, piles of dishes on the kitchen counter, pet accidents, dirty laundry overtaking the laundry room, chauffeuring to extra-curricular activities, cook, waitress, and even busboy - everyone needs to steal away for a few moments to re-energize your mind, quiet your heart, and focus on what is important - taking care of yourself. If you feel this way, then this blog is dedicated to you, a place for moms, by moms.

Before my son, Judah was born, a close friend from college put together a hand-written notebook of tips and advice on bringing a new baby home. As soon as she found out I was pregnant, she wrote a short tip for each day until the baby was born. The note book was filled of tips regarding things she wished someone had told her and unfortunately learned the hard way instead. From the get go, this book of what to do learned lessons or what not to do silly blunders, was a much needed, practical gift. I still remember browsing it and applying her lessons on caring for my own newborn. In some cases, I am sure it saved my own sanity.

Hopefully each day you will also find a useful tip, sound advice, or a silly antic that will encourage your own day. On Mondays we will make an activity (since Mondays are already hard as it is). Tuesdays will usher in a tip to help you through the week (like a free day). On wash Wednesdays, we will resort to cleaning. Toy Thursdays will provide stimulating ideas on those things that occupy our child's time. Fridays are devoted to food because let's face it, we all like to eat but run out of ideas. Sports Saturdays will liken to some sort of family recreation. And certainly not least, Sundays are a day of salvation, a time for prayer, reflection, and family to lift the soul.

It is time for recess! And we welcome you to join us! I do not know about you, but I certainly need it from time to time. May this site become like your own notebook to browse through! And if you lock yourself in the bathroom for a few minutes to read it, we will not tell.