http://www.modernmommyblog.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:14:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I love this time of year when we get to reflect on the past year and look ahead for what the new year will bring. When I think about the things that I was able to accomplish this last year I am proud that I have finally lost the extra weight ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2009/01/01/new-years-reflections/ Last night we snuck out of the house to see a movie (Thanks Mom). We ended up seeing Marley & Me because I always wanted to read the book but never got around to it. After getting through the first half hour, which I mostly already saw through previews, ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2008/12/31/marley-n-me/ My husband bought me Randy Pausch's book "The last Lecture." I was so moved by his story and have really been  getting a lot out of his book. The main focus is  basically about how he was able to live out some of  his childhood dreams. Naturally it ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2008/12/28/what-were-your-childhood-dreams/ Two children that I love today fell off the back of couches. One was my daughter who fell off the pony-wall actually which is right behind the back of our couch.  She fell on her head and thankfully was not hurt too bad, just cried for a little while as I monitored ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2008/12/24/merry-christmas/ I heard "The Little Drummer Boy" Spanish version on the radio the other day and thought it was so beautiful. This is the best one I have found so far on You Tube. Enjoy! This is my first time participating in Music Monday. Come Join along! Come join Music ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2008/12/22/music-monday-el-tamborilero/ Talk to your child....A LOT. It takes hearing a word a ridiculous amount of times before they can actually say their first word. When your child is learning to talk (and when they are infants) you can read them books or just talk to them about what you are doing ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2008/12/22/mommy-tip-of-the-day-7/ . This isn't technically from us, it is from the grandparents but we had to return the one they bought because it just wouldn't have fit so we went and picked this one out today. I love it! It is so cute, and I love that it is wood ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2008/12/22/another-present-for-little-e/ Don't put your baby in a walker or exersaucer or if you have to limit it to 15 minutes at a time no more than twice a day. They develop the wrong muscles needed for walking and your baby would be better off exploring on the floor. This way ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2008/12/19/mommy-tip-of-the-day-6/ The title of this story is "Boy, 4, breaks into Texas store, plays with toys." I had seen something briefly about this before so I clicked on the story thinking to myself..."did the boy purposefully break into the store or was he lost?" I watch the video and ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2008/12/18/does-this-upset-anybody-else/ Sorry this is so late but little E and I have been running around all day. I went to Walmart, which was a big mistake this time of year especially. I don't know if anyone has seen that Walmart bingo thing but it is pretty funny and right ... http://www.modernmommyblog.com/index.php/2008/12/18/mommy-tip-of-the-day-5/