Think It Over

This is Jaden, he is one of the Real Care Babies used by the NSB Middle School Home Economics class to give some reality to babies about having babies. Jaden stayed with us this weekend from Friday afternoon until Monday morning.

One of my friends had one of these babies last year and it was a unmitigated disaster, he got a D and was miserable. I laughed. (Sorry Kathy) Jaden did not phase my overachieving 12 year old. She took care of him without incident. She was tired, she was annoyed, she called him names once in a while and told him to be quiet, but overall she was fine...my 15 year old son on the other hand was over it by about 8pm Friday...typical conversation overheard in my house:


Curtis - "can you shut that thing up?"
Sammi - "why don't you shut up and leave him alone"
Curtis - "he is plastic, are you kidding me, shut it up before I put him in the shed."
Sammi - "I will put you in the shed"

It was lovely to witness the love between the siblings over the plastic baby.

What it did do however was give them an opportunity to ask me a million questions about when they were little. It was a great walk down memory lane for me to tell them all about when they came home, when they slept all night (never for my daughter), how much they ate, all that kind of stuff.

So, if you have an opportunity to bring home the baby with your middle school student, go for it. It has some annoying moments but overall was worth the few blips we had. 

Easter Sunrise Service

The Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the 27th Avenue Beach Ramp on Easter Sunday at 6:30am. This service is provided by Crossroads Christian Church.

There is also a Sunrise Service in Edgewater at George Kennedy Park. This service is brought to you by the First United Methodist Church. It is at 7:00am. Breakfast will be served at the Edgewater United Methodist Church immediately following the service.

If you are attending one of these services please remember to bring your own chair, or blanket if you are going to the beach!

Happy Easter!

How Do You Put Yourself First?

I was asked to answer this question for BlogHer the other day....

How do you put yourself first? How does taking time for yourself help make you happier?

That was a tough one. Do I put myself first? I guess on Sunday afternoon when I take a nap...on Friday afternoon when my friend Susan and I have a quick Happy Hour in her kitchen...a few times a week when I stop what I am doing to take a walk on the beach. Not nearly enough it seems!

In general, we mothers feel guilty if we put ourselves first, but in the long run it is healthy to take some me time, do you put yourself first? How do you do it?

Head over to BlogHer and see what others are doing, while you are there enter to win a Kindle Fire.

Easter Egg Hunts

Next Saturday, April 7th there will be Easter Egg Hunts in Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange!

The American Legion Post 285 in Edgewater will host one at 11:00 am at the post, it is located at 4497 US 1 in Edgewater. They will divide children into groups based on age. Prizes will be awarded. Please bring your own basket. Call Wally at 386-690-8385 if you need more information.

New Smyrna Beach will hold their very first Easter Egg Hunt at Old Fort Park. This one starts at 12 noon. With over 6500 eggs hidden around the park it is a big one! They will also divide the children into age groups. Bring a basket! Call the NSB Recreation Department for more information. 386-424-2175.

The Green Market in Port Orange will host their 2nd annual Easter Egg hunt from 8am-1pm. They are located at The Pavilion. Bring a basket and enjoy the fun!

Edgewater Business Expo

The Edgewater Business Expo is this weekend. This is a great opportunity to check out many local businesses. It is also a great way to have some fun with the family. Kennedy Park will feature a Kids Zone Carnival, The Food Truck Bazaar will be there with a fleet of gourmet food. There will be a Tug Boat Race, A Talent Show, Entertainment, Contests, Giveaways and all sorts of things.

Get the entire list of events on their website.