Being Thankful all year long..

I was sitting here thinking about all the things I am really Thankful for and realized that I am very thankful for so many things.

I also realized that I don’t often tell those around me that I am very thankful they are a part of my life, not like I should. Why is it we only realize what we are thankful for during the Thanksgiving Holiday and not every single day?

I wrote on a piece of paper the things I am thankful for and the list just kept growing and growing by leaps and bounds. The more I thought about what I am thankful for, the bigger the list seem to grow and the more I had to write.

I could make excuses as to why I have allowed myself to keep my mouth shut and not speak up, but I am not real sure those around me would really understand. I do have a habit of speaking up for a lot of things, causes, marriage, being a mother, and the list goes on and on and on….I am not the type of person to usually keep my mouth shut for anything… But why is it so hard to speak up for the things I am really thankful for ?

I was reading a short post on FaceBook the other day. Someone had posted about trying to run away from a problem, my mother just so happen to catch the post and reply. It was not so much what she said that took my breath away, it was reading her own words that took my breath away.

Her post reply was out of love, knowledge and of leading a long life at almost 72 years of age.

She replied: Don’t sweat the small things, live a life of humor, love and faith. Grow from the things you learn about and trust that your end of time will one day creep upon you. Love your children and your life daily because you only have one chance of life itself.

I sat and read what my mother posted probably 50 times… her words I found so real !  And then I realized something else, that her journey in this lifetime would soon come to and end.

While growing up, as a child, then young teenager, then right in to adult hood, it’s seldom if ever do we stop and think about how fast life can come and go.. Reading my mothers reply, made me really think of just this.

So be thankful for everyday, for everyday is a gift and no matter what age you are, tell those closes to you how much you value having them be a part of your life ! Tell your children how much you love them, and never allow a day to slip by with out hugs.. and appreciate every day you have to spend on earth as a gift and not just when it’s Thanksgiving Time.

Children Aprons Have ARRIVED

Just in time for the Holidays are our adorable aprons for children. These aprons are like no other you will find online or through retail stores.
Comfortable fabric neck with adjustment rings for comfort. Soft coordinating fabric ties in back. Huge front lined pocket that is sure to hold anything a child needs while baking. Music button in own secure pocket that a child can press and play while baking in the kitchen with mom or dad or grandma.

Matching Chefs hat is available as well. Chefs hat is Velcro adjustable to fit any size child’s head and wear for comfort.

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November Changes

November is falling leaves, changing seasons and a change in time. It's also a time to reflect on the last 10 months of 2009.

The Thanksgiving season is approaching quickly and soon all the trimmings of turkey, dressing and deserts will line the table and our tummies.

We will be thankful for the last 10 months, 2 months prior and or several years of blessings. Be surrounded by our families, loved one's pets and friends and then say good bye to yet another holiday and welcome the Christmas season once again.

I love the crisp clean air of November, something new about it every time it comes around. I don't know if it's because of the time change, the season change or just knowing the wonderful holidays will fall quickly in place and off to a new year.. but this November I charris the last 10 months prior, the last year has been so busy and so full of so many changes in my life, my family and my home..

As I look forward to this November I think more then anything.. I have learned to accept the things I can not change and not worry so much about tomorrow.

What do you wish for your November?

Childrens Aprons have arrived

Baby Huggables now offers adorable children aprons.

These aprons are like no other apron you will find online because:

Each apron has an inside liner of 100% soft cotton

One large side pocket

Soft comfortable ribbon at waist and neck

They are all unique in style and design

**Plays music **

Children of all ages will enjoy pressing the removable music button while learning to cook. We have selected the finest music buttons with themed songs for all ages.

Adult Aprons will be next.

It's hard being a mommy !

Isn't it hard being a mom, let alone trying to work, run a business a family and keep everyone and everything together.

I was watching old re-runs this morning of "The Nanny" and Jo is such a lovely lady, she is so helpful to mommies and with children. I got to thinking, I wish we all had a "jo". Someone we could call when things are good, as well as when things are bad, when the children act up, or when we have problems inside our marriage or just need that "jo" to be there to lean on for moral support.

My little boy has been a complete handful the last several weeks, acting up in school, tossing himself on to the floor, walking the hall at night and unable to sleep- but more then this, he started washing his hands 100 times a day for no reason what so ever. At first I thought well maybe it's just a phase and this hand washing event will just fade away, but the hand washing continued on and on. I tried to pretend I didn't see him washing his hands but this did not work at all either. The hand washing or continued hand washing, drove my husband NUTS.. He just could not understand why all the sudden our little guy started to wash his hands 100 times a day non stop.

I had to go back and look at the month prior- had any event taken place.. Yes, our son was in the hospital again for his asthma issues. Once we came home he was placed on steroid medication and we found out he had a really bad left ear infections. The hospital gave us enough medication for "5" days.. it was during this time that our little guy started to wash his hands every few seconds..

When you become a mother... the words "MOTHER" do not describe all the different aspects your life will evolve. No one tells you that you have to remember all the details of everything concerning your child. Like when is it too hot for a hat, or does that runny nose mean anything. The list grows as your child grows. We become these mini doctors, nurse, mending boo-boo's and scouting for the best deals on shoes, clothes, food, school supplies, a mini chef in our kitchens trying to pre-pair the endless meals we must feed our families and at times, we have to deal with the personal aspects of our marriage, work and the list just goes on and on.

It's now day 18 and our little guy still has a really bad ear infection and back on yet more medication. Funny thing is, when we switched medication, the hand washing stopped almost as soon as the second dose was down.

How do you know when something really is wrong with your child and when a child is just trying to gain attention at times? I pondered over this question myself this morning while getting ready for work and watching "jo" work with yet another family trying to bring peace inside yet another home. Wishing at times in my own life, I could just call "jo" and ask her a few questions.

What is your never ending mom list of duties?

Indy Baby Expo Show

If you live in the Indianapolis area, please make an effort to stop by the Indy Baby Expo Show and pick up a Swag Bag. The first 100 mums daily for this event will receive a FREE swag bag full of over $500.00 in products.

Baby Huggables is inside this years swag bags along with Melanie Mayron who owns Mayron's Good Baby. We have teamed up together to offer our products to the first 100 mums. Mums must be expecting or have a child under the age of 6 yrs old.

Read all about the Swag Bags for this years Indy Baby Expo.

http://www.indybabyexpo.com/Bebe_Swag_Bags

Support Baby Huggables in the 2009 StartupNation Home-Based Business Competition

Support Baby Huggables in the 2009 StartupNation Home-Based Business Competition

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