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Mommy's Naptime 101

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:05:23 EDT

Mothers need rest--including you. This article will provide some napping facts, encouragement to nap more often, and naptime secrets that can help virtually anybody to get more sleep. Let the naptime training begin!

This is It!

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:11:31 EDT

I know I am supposed to "cherish every moment" now, but I keep convincing myself that I will be in a more cherishing mood in the future. It is starting to dawn on me, though, that the future is now. This really is it.

His Time to Swing

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:37:27 EDT

I didn't realize how much I missed swinging until I got on the swingset the other day with my daughter. The height, the rush of the wind, and the fun of feeling free made it a great moment...until I realized I was taking up the swing my son had wanted to use. Here is what he taught me.

Secrets to Getting More Done in Less Time

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:25:20 EDT

Sounds too good to be true, right? I loved this book. It had lots of suggestions, and though I didn't implement all of them, I came away with some great ideas that have made my life much more productive and happy. I'll share a few of those ideas with you here, and then you can decide if this is a book for you!

Defying Gravity...Every Day

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:46:56 EDT

Considering all that motherhood requires, does it seem virtually impossible to become the person you know you are? Here are some ways to defy gravity. No, we're not talking about jet-propulsion packs. This defiance involves overcoming the gravity of the mind and allowing yourself to grow every day.

Lining Up With the Peanut Butter

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:15:07 EDT

We all give ourselves reference points by which to make decisions. This article tells how a jar of peanut butter helped me learn to make my mommy-ing choices based on reference points that never change.

Momfidence

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:20:25 EDT

By Paula Spencer

This is one of those "Mom" books that leaves you feeling less stressed and more excited about being a mother. Paula Spencer seems like she'd be a really great neighbor!

He "Wet" the Dresser

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:59:32 EDT

What? He WET the dresser? This is what I asked our babysitter when I got home the other night. The best part? I've finally learned to laugh now.

Not for Naught

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:53:55 EDT

Sometimes at the end of a day, I wonder what I actually accomplished. Rest assured, even if you've had a tough time getting anything "done" in the midst of child-rearing, it's "not for naught."

There's No Place Like Home

no@spam.com (April Perry) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:41:20 EDT

Dorothy was right. Other places might be fun and new, but when it comes down to it, happiness can be found right in your own backyard.