The Mediocre Mom's Guide to Greatness

Wednesday October 7th, 2009

Today’s Activity:

We all know our kids are much happier when mommy and daddy* are happy right?  Take the time to schedule a babysitter for a night out with your hubby in the coming days.

*If you are a single mom then plan a night out on your own, you deserve it!  It can be a girl’s night out or maybe you’ve wanted to ask someone out for a while.  Whatever it is make time for you!

Note:

The Community Events section is up and running for Utah, Idaho, and Washington (our top three website viewing states).  Check it out, you may be able to find something fun to do for your date.

Prepare:

Friday we will be making caramel apples.  Plan a trip to the store before then to pick up some apples and caramel.  If you look on the Halloween isle you should be able to find caramels that have sticks with them, otherwise the sticks should also be on the Halloween isle.

Evaluate:

My kids and I enjoyed our hiking adventure.  It wasn’t really a hike per say, more of a walk.  We went to the Temple Quarry trail.  Max and Elese remembered seeing mountain goats VERY high up on the mountain the last time we were there so they asked about them the entire time.  Fortunately, we eventually saw one, although it really just looked like a little blot on the mountain.  Max tried to find shortcuts along the trail while Elese fell several times and insisted that I carry her.  My mom had never been there and it’s only about a 5 minute drive from where we live so she tagged along and enjoyed the colorful leaves.  I enjoyed watching my kids and Amber laugh and play while I appreciated the beauty and got a little bit of exercise.  I hope your hike was a success!

FYI

My computer has been feeling under the weather so everything I’ve done thus far has been done on my mom’s computer.  My computer should be up and running today!  So look forward so some pictures of me and my kids having fun together!

Tags: date night, exercise, hike, prepare
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Tuesday October 6th, 2009

Today’s Activity:

Let’s go for a hike!  Pack a back pack with some water and snacks and head to your favorite kid friendly trail.

Note:

Lucky for me I live in Utah and I’m surrounded by all sorts of outdoor adventures.  If you aren’t sure where to begin take a moment to ask a friend or do a quick search online for “kid friendly hikes” in your area.  If weather is an issue just dress warm and be willing to turn around and head for home if things get too cold.  Also, be prepared to make some hot chocolate afterwords.

Prepare:

Our Halloween craft project is coming up if you’d like to participate start saving your single serving milk containers. All you will need is a string of lights from your Christmas storage (preferably white but any will do), empty individual sized Milk containers and a black sharpie.   If you’re nervous about getting together enough containers ask your neighbors to pass theirs onto you rather than throwing them away.  Besides I’m sure your children wouldn’t be upset with a stop at their favorite fast food restaurant on the condition that they order milk to drink.  You have until Friday the 16^th to get your materials together.

Evaluate:

Yesterday was a very enjoyable day for me.  I took the kids bowling and aside from Max’s fit about having to go home and never knocking down all the pins, we had a fun time.  Then Max went to his cousins birthday party while Elese and I put dinner in the crock pot, watched Cinderella, and even took a little nap together.  The rest of the day was spent sitting on the porch, wrapped up in a blanket watching Max ride his bike and Elese play with her cousins.  We also ended the day with a rousing game of Candy Land.  I’m glad I took this day to spend with them, it made for a much happier and more patient me.

Tags: craft, Halloween, hike, outdoor
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