Waxhaw MOPS: CRAFT DAY

MOPS 2011-2012 MOMSense Theme

MomSense: Bold • Loving • Sensible – equips moms to embrace their mothering instincts and develop their own parenting style while navigating through the myriad of daily mom decisions. Most women wonder:

How do I decide what to do when I really don’t know what to do?

Should I trust my intuition?

With so much available information, how do I discern what’s best?

What are the most important family values?

Developing a mothering strategy is somewhat like playing a game — and this year’s theme is appropriately game related. Have fun being a mom! Playing games involves being bold and taking risks, loving those in the game with us and being sensible while figuring out what works and what doesn’t.

Just as in real-life, sometimes in games, unexpected, “chance” events occur, abruptly changing our paths. We must regroup and determine our next steps. Sometimes we follow the instructions of “experts.” Sometimes we follow the advice of trusted friends. Sometimes we decide our “house rules” work best for our family. Teaming together with other moms is a great strategy. Relying on a spouse or mentor can help us play more effectively. And, most of all, developing a strong God-Sense is essential for mothering. Growing as a mom through the analogy of game playing assures every mom gains confidence in her abilities as a mom.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

CRAFT DAY

We can’t wait for MOPS this week! Don’t miss our ONLY Decmeber meeting this Friday, December 9th @ 9:30 am.

*This week is a CRAFT DAY! We will be assembling decorative TRIVETS!

*Also, we will hear from a woman we, as MOPS moms, helped out a few years ago, and how her life has drastically changed! Come hear what Rachel Carmen has to share!

Here are some helpful tips to make your MOPS morning even more enjoyable.

oCome as early as 9:15 am to drop off your children for MOPPETS. Make sure to mark all of your child’s belongings (i.e. diaper bag, bottles, pacifiers, etc.) Enter through the glass doors closest to our sanctuary on the side of the building.

oMoms come hungry! Fellow MOPS moms are serving you brunch . . . you don’t need to bring anything unless of course you signed up to do so!