The Mommy Perks

I love that my “mommy friends” just “get it.“  No need to explain.  No judgement.  They just get it, and that “I know” glance is all I need to feel like the Buckeye defensive line has my back. 

In my very first entry, I mentioned “Team Mom.“  That’s exactly how I think of it, and all you have to do to make the team is have a baby…and be a cool friend with a big heart.  What are the perks of the team?  An instant bond with other moms, and tons of advice and love.  It’s good stuff.  I turned to my mommy friends for advice from the minute I found out I was pregnant, and from the very start they were there to support me.  Again, thank god for girlfriends, ya know?

I like to think of myself as a cheerleader on Team Mom, and here’s why.  I love hearing stories about moms who are making their mark.  On First at 4, I profile lots of “mompreneurs.“  These women amaze me, because while they are juggling three kids, 2 dogs, 1 cat and an adopted pet bird that can’t fly (all brought home by the kids) they are starting their own businesses, inventing the latest product, and taking on the world.  They manage to do it all with grace, while I struggle just to get my coffee in the morning.  Seriously.  So yes, I am amazed by them and LOVE to support other moms. 

So where do you see yourself on Team Mom?  Do you want to give a “shout out” to another mom…or heck give a shout out to yourself!  And feel free to drop a link to your blog or business….it’s all about love and support today.  :)

Go Team!
Ellie

well this is right up my alley!
what you are describing is exactly why i started RealMomsRock.com!  you simply can’t get through motherhood without the help and support of your other mom friends. moms share such a special bond and i’m so happy to be part of the “team” :)

i could really give a “shout out” to all of the moms i know.  each one is special and has her own unique set of challenges that she goes though while trying to raise her children.

so stop by http://www.realmomsrock.com and chat with other moms about parenting advice, your favorite tv shows, or share recipes for easy meals!  increase your mom-support network!

Team mom….Well, being a hockey fan, I would be the “enforcer” ha! I am a tiny blonde nurse that for some unknown reason people come to “to set things right”. I am fairly sure I embarass my kids (age 11 and 8) by going to school to find out that the heck they were thinking when they set up the school bully with my LAID back child?!?!?

I guess I could throw in “team nurse” too. I am the neighborhood ER department. Moms come to be to check kids throats when they hurt, check cuts and scrapes. I love it, I really do!

My profession is nurse, my job (that I LOVE) is mom.

~Jenn

Its the days your at the park or at the library, and the little one you have is having a meltdown.( for no particular reason) and there are those other moms or caregivers that give you a half smile..like Ive had a few of those today with my own kids.

Ive worked for alot of moms but one I worked for last I could call a super mom. Somedays I dont know how she did it. She works at a bank fulltime and has four kids, they range from 4 to 16. Everynight they run to this and that. Not to mention I think her and her husband had one date night in the last year. Never complains, always makes food for people who have surguries or had breast cancer. And the five weeks she gets off for vacation a year, she spends it with her kids. Her and her husband take time off at the holidays, and take them to their little lake house.
She has completely lived up to being a super mom in my eyes.

All Moms deserve a big cheer!  Go Team Go!  : )

I want to give a shout out to Carrie D.  She’s a great friend, is always honest and is a fantastic Mom.  She also helps me tremendously with the Baby Bonanza Expo.  If I need help, I just ask her and she says “Sure!“  How awesome is that?!  Thanks Carrie!

-Kendra
http://www.BabyBonanza.net
http://www.babybonanzaexpo.blogspot.com

Hi Ellie -

Well, I certainly don’t think that we would be who we are without our parents.  So, today I need to give a Hip Hip Horray to my Mom (Sandy Urban).  I know without a doubt that I wouldn’t be the person that I am today.  My Mom and I were definitely made out of the same mold and for that I am so very thankful.  My Mom has taught me so much about being a Mom to my son Cameron.  I knew what motherhood would be like when I signed up for the job, but it was things like patience, unconditional love, respect, laughter, compassion, guidance, support and understanding that my Mom taught me throughout the years that helped me to become the great Mom that I am today.  I know that I can have fun with my son, act my age or sometimes act his age and still have so much fun doing it, but I also know when I need to be the parent and for that I am so thankful.  My Mom is constantly telling me that I am an unbelievably great Mom with a HUGE heart, but I must say that she is the one that taught me the ropes.  She taught me the important things that I needed to know and everything else fell nice and neatly into its own place.  Thank you Mom for your guidance and support…. I love you more then you will ever know!!  THANK YOU AGAIN!!

Awww Lisa, that is BEAUTIFUL! I hope my daughters will say that about me when they grow up.

Not only did you make your moms day, you made mine! It is nice to tell your parents you appreciate them. They do not hear it near enough

well, thanks for asking!I’m feeling ok today. In the latest news on the mom front - (@ jenn) were also dealing with the bullling problem. My girls are in first and 3rd grade. My 3rd grader recently got teased for what she was wearing (ok, i let her go to school in what she wants to wear as long as its weather appropriate - she likes to express her creativity!) and now shes acquired a not so nice nickname. i actually set up a squidoo page on the topic of bulling after i did all my research. I dont want my kids to go through what i went through at school. we’ll see how it goes. the page is http://www.squidoo.com/school-bullying if anyone care to read up on the topic - i spent days reading about this, so maybe my ‘best of’ page will help another mom.

lauren
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Mommy Wins!

Lauren,

There are just a few things I hate. One of them is mustard (blech) the other is kids being bullied. My 6th grader is VERY low key. She always has her nose in a book and never talks at school (although she talks ALOT at home :) ) She is in the gifted program. All of these make a mom super proud, none make a super popular kid. The “popular” kids told her she was a dork (AAARRRGH). I told her that she is smart and that is how you make a career and a life that you can love. Being popular gets you nowhere. (Sorry popular kids turned adults!) She just kind of blinked at me and said “ok”. All I can do, as a mom, is keep telling her that she is the best kid on earth and to keep doing what she is doing. (And tell the popular kids mom that her kid is awful for calling names! But I digress…)Being a mom is a tough job!

My 9 year old has a style “gift”. Today my mom called me and said “Jennifer, did you know your youngest is wearing flip flops, gouchos and a pink short sleeve shirt??“. All I heard was my youngest in the background yelling “BUT IT MATCHESSSSSSS!!!!!“ She had a jacket in her backpack, so I had her get that on and I told her that maybe being COLD today would help her remember her socks and non summer shoes! Ellie, Can you YELL out the temperature in the afternoon for Ashtan???? Maybe is another mom is telling her it is COLD, she will listen!

Wow, This is halarious!
I love being a mom!

~Jenn