[blparent] Summer- right around the corner

Tue May 19 00:22:07 UTC 2009

I always enjoyed mops, because everybody shares good things, as well as 
challenges, and it doesn't seem like as much of a competition as in other 
groups.  Also, the child goes to their own class while mom is in her meeting 
having some mom time, so you aren't chasing your child while the other moms 
watch and scrutinize your every move.  Not that this bothers me a lot, but 
it can lead to awkward moments when they try to take care of your child for 
you or act like you can't tell what your child is doing.  You get to just 
sit and chat about being a mom, so they start to realize that you have your 
own way of doing things.  My group started asking how I handle certain 
situations, such as injuries and emergency situations, and I enjoyed the 
opportunity to educate them.  Much better than feeling like I had to put on 
a show for them as they watched my every move.
My kids love the program too because it's like school for them before they 
actually start school.
Leanne
"Faith is being sure of what we hope for
and certain of what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner


> She is and she isn't.
> Mom groups often have the sole purpose of trying to out-mom the other
> moms.
> The classes at least have a focus, moms groups, the focus is on being a
> mom, and it can get kind of caddy.
> Jo Elizabeth, you may find a group with a different purpose more
> enjoyable. V does have some excellent suggestions.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Veronica Smith
> Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 5:50 PM
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> When Gab was small I didn't even know that those kind of groups existed.
> You are lucky.  Hope you have fun. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Allie
> Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 2:19 AM
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> Wow, that is one lucky girl. Hope she has a lot of fun.
>
> I don't really have anything planned this summer, other than getting
> involved with the Mom's Club in my area. Hopefully that'll keep us going
> out enough that I don't go crazy cooped up in this apartment all summer.
>
> -- Allie
>
> A smile costs nothing but gives much.  It enriches those who receive
> without making poorer those who give.  It takes but a moment, but the
> memory of it sometimes lasts forever.
> None is so rich or
> mighty that he cannot get along without it and none is so poor that he
> cannot be made rich by it.
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> people are too tired to give you a smile.  Give them one of yours, as
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
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> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 10:43 AM
> Subject: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>
>
> So do you all have any exciting plans for the summer.
> I signed Gab up for a few things. 1.  Camp Invention- they learn how to
> make space rockets and how to keep the environment clean.  Last year she
> came home with a robot held together with duct tape.  But it was cute.
> 2. Day camp with the YMCA.  Each day they will do something different,
> swim, tumble, field trip, soccer, basketball and reading, math, science.
> 3. Vacation bible school
> 4. Cooking camp:  they learn to make a cake and how to decorate it.
> And every Monday evening piano lessons
> V
>
>
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