Welcome to OMPI!
I’ve gotta tell you, I’m not sure about that acronym! LOL. But hey – when it comes to the wonderful world of being a mom, nothing’s sure, so I guess it’s okay. Thanks very much for coming to check out...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Homeschooling
Home schooling is always a bit of a controversial subject, and when I mentioned in my last post that we are planning to homeschool our kids, I got a lot more responses than I expected! Seeing as it’s...
View ArticleTouch Therapy For Kids
Here in Portland, Oregon, there is a real movement towards holistic therapies. Not only is this one of the most green, organic, and hippe-heavy towns in the US, but it’s full of practitioners who want...
View ArticleCrafting With Kids
Crafts are such an essential part of our day to day routine that I can’t imagine how any got by before the days of Walmart and their giant crafts section! While Jake is still a bit young to do anything...
View ArticleWhy Is Feeding Your Kids So Controversial?
Boy oh boy. Yesterday I walked right into a conversational landmine, which in hindsight, I should have seen coming a mile away. We go to a local playgroup once or twice a week so that the kids can meet...
View ArticleRaising Your Kids Right
Lately I’ve been discussing with the hubby and some of our friends what it is we truly want to teach our kids. Some things are obvious, others not so much. We all want our kids to grow up to be...
View ArticleWhat To Expect When You’re Expecting!
If you’ve been pregnant at any time during your life, I’m sure you’ve at least thumbed through a copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” by Heidi Murkoff. This book was one of the very first...
View ArticleI Just Need Some Space!
BOY OH BOY what a few weeks this family has had. Between going to play dates, having a nasty cold go through the kiddos one by one, and then having some family from out of town come to stay? I’m beat....
View ArticleThings I Wish I’d Known Before I Had Kids
You know, everyone has an opinion for you when you’re pregnant (and sometimes before you even get to that stage!) – and working through them all can get exhausting. It’s tough to graciously listen to...
View ArticleOther People’s Children
We’re getting to the stage in our house where we’re having regular playdates, on top of going to groups and kindy meetings. And I’ve gotta tell you, I’m feeling challenged. See, I know my kids are no...
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