Enjoying the Journey of Parenthood: Happy Bath

Being a Momma

Being A Mom is the most important job you will ever do. A day’s work in the life of a mom cannot be measured by stacks of paper, trophies won or products sold. At the end of each day, you find that there are still dirty diapers to be changed, mouths to feed and floors to clean. However, in between all these tasks that seem, at times, to be mundane, there is an incredible sense of joy that accompanies motherhood. Join with us, as we take pride and pleasure in the simple smile of a child. From entertaining, to strictly applying discipline, we would like to walk with you through this journey, in hopes of offering some ideas, tips, hope... and maybe even a giggle or two.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Happy Bath

We found these great paints to do in the bath. They turn into soap so they can even paint themselves and it just washes off. Easy clean up and tons of fun.

A cheap strainer is a great bath tub toy holder. The kids can clean up before they get out and the toys don't sit in old water until the next bath.

3 comments:

Hanson Family said...: That strainer idea is a great idea! The paint looks fun too! We have also played with bubbles in the tub, and that is fun! We have those same frogs that stick on our tub! :); October 20, 2008 at 8:06 AM
Matt & Ali said...: Hey girls!!!!
Even though we don't have kids yet, this is GREAT!!!! I will be a professional before we have any lil "angels"!!!!
I am forwarding your blog on to everyone I know!; October 20, 2008 at 8:47 AM
amber-girl said...: I LOVE this blog! Since I got on this blog I have been thinking a lot about being more creative in teaching my kids. One thing we did today with Anna (3 yrs old) is during snack-time we got out the multi-colored goldfish and did all kinds of games with them. She sorts them into piles of matching colors, and today we worked on patterns, starting one like yellow, red, yellow, red, and then had her put the next one in sequence. We also have started counting with her, and doing simple addition and subtraction, when we subtract, we get to eat em! Lots of fun!; October 20, 2008 at 7:44 PM

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Ashlee

I love being a Mom more than anything. I have four beautiful children (twins who are 5 and a three year old and a new born baby) who love to do new things. I love watching them grow and learn. I am so blessed to be able to stay home and be with them every day. I started this blog when I lost a very close family member and friend. She was about as devoted a Mom as I had ever seen. She didn't let one smile go by without being there. But despite her great love for her children she developed a very severe postpartum depression that spiraled out of control. She took her own life as a result. One thing she said to me just a few months before she died was that she didn’t know how to stay home with her kids. Being a Mom doesn't always mean trips to the zoo and lunch dates with friends. In a society on the go, becoming a mom is a big jump for many women. Without knowledge and resources, being at home can feel overwhelming and kind of scary. Sitting at her funeral and watching her family, now without a Mom, I started to think about all the mothers in this world who suffer from similar feelings towards their own callings as mothers. Depression comes for many reasons and in many forms. Many Mom's in our society suffer from postpartum depression and other forms of depression, and without proper help they too can lose sight of their love for their children and the reality of their lives. No matter who you are or what you are going through there is joy to be found. It starts with the little things. This blog is dedicated in memory of my dear friend to all Moms. May we make a difference in this world by cherishing our great calling of parenthood.

Our Goal

It is our goal here to empower women, and men, in their journey of parenthood. We want to give you the resources to teach your children, to strengthen your relationships, to get organized, to optimize health, and to find the joy that can be yours. We want to give you ideas that make you want to stay home and teach your children and to get excited about slowing down and enjoying your days alone with your kids. Parenthood can be the greatest calling we ever receive on this earth. With the right tools, we believe that you can cut back on tantrums and miscommunications with your children. Ultimately in teaching them to be independent human beings, you will show them how to respect those around them and become adults that you can be proud of. Having resources to teach your children and gear their energy in positive directions can change the way that they behave and treat others, and ultimately change the way that you look at parenthood.

Please take anything or all that you read on this blog and make it your own. Take time to enjoy the little moments with your children. Love them. Give them the confidence to make their generation even better than ours has been. What we give them is the foundation they will have for the rest of their lives. That is the gift that only you as parent can give them. Slow down and keep it simple. And remember you are not alone. There are so many around you who are going through all of this too. Create friendships with other parents. Create these friendships on the positive reasons that you are parents. And Please, if you feel that you are suffering from any type or degree of depression, ask for help. There is nothing to be ashamed of. There are many resources all around that can help you through. Your family and friends can be there for you, so tell them how you feel.

Thank you again for your ideas and support in spreading joy to all parents. Enjoy the Journey, the journey of Parenthood.