Mommy and Baby Bear

Mommy and Baby Bear

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Happy Easter!!

Milo ended up getting sick this weekend, so all our Easter plans had to be put on hold. So instead of a weekend out on the town, we opted for a fun filled time right in our own backyard! The impromptu Easter egg was so much fun :)! Baby Bear had a blast scouting out all the colored eggs and was even more excited to discover the yummy treats inside.
What spur of the moment activities have you enjoyed with your little ones?

XOXO
Mod Mommy Mela

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Making a difference...2 feet at a time!

Today my family and I went out to the mall to hang out for a few hours. I decided to go into Journeyz
Kidz to look for a couple new pairs of shoes for Milo. With the new season approaching, his little toesies are beginning to grow, once again! I came across the cutest pair of gray canvas shoes. I thought to myself "these would make awesome everyday shoes and the price isn't too bad either". I asked the sales woman for the size I needed, she smiled and scurried into the back to get the shoes. When she came back out, she shared some info with me that instantly made the shoes a must have! The shoes are called TOMS, and with every pair of their shoes that are sold, a pair is given to a child in need of shoes. How awesome is that??!! I was very happy to get two pairs of shoes for the price of one...One pair for my baby bear and a second for another mother's little blessing :)


Here is the website for the organization. I recommend everyone check it out and if you can purchase a pair or two for your little one.
One for One - Official Store - TOMS Shoes - A Pair of New Shoes is Given to a Child in Need With Every Pair Purchased - One for One - TOMS.com
I plan on getting another pair for my munchkin before summer officially hits! It's pretty amazing the many ways you can help others in need, just by doing a simple everyday things.

XOXO
Mod Mommy Mela



Friday, March 16, 2012

Friday Confessions...

I'm currently jamming to "Beautiful Day", enjoying the early spring that has sprung upon us. Baby bear is napping soundly, laundry is done, I have my dinner meal all planned out...life is just super sweet! So let's get to this week's confession:

My child has a favorite tv show!

Yes, yes I know that it's not recommended for children under the age of 2 to watch television. But let's face it, there are times when the "tube" is on and it doesn't take much for your little one to get hooked. Nick Jr has some of the best educational cartoons, hence Bear developing a love for Team Umizoomi, and I do allow him to watch the show sometimes. Now don't get me wrong, I don't allow the tv to watch my child or anything. I spend alot of time singing songs, reading books, going outside/to the park, coloring, etc with Milo everyday. He loves music and alot of times we will listen to his cds throughout most of our day. Still, there are times like when I'm starting dinner, or throwing a load in the washer or dryer when he gets to use his "mighty math powers" with his favorite Team Umizoomi characters.

So does a little tv here and there make me a bad parent?...of course not! I feel like as long as you balance it out, as long as most of your time with your babies is spent interacting with them and enhancing their daily development, then it's really not a big deal. Agree or disagree, either way it works for this Mod Mommy :).

TGIF!
Mod Mommy Mela



Friday, March 9, 2012

Friday Confessions

It's our favorite day of the week Mod Mommies and Daddies!! I'm so looking forward of course to a weekend of nice weather and fun times with the fam. But before I kick off the weekend, here is this week's confession:

I second guess decisions way more now than before having a child!

Ok, so this is another tough thing to admit. I mean, I doubt anyone wants to admit that they sometimes are unsure, especially when it comes to parenting. For me , I think alot of it has to do with my line of work. I've worked with infants and toddlers for almost 9 years. At this point I should be some kind of birth-3 year old guru! Lol! But alas, I find myself sometimes wondering, "was that the right choice?", "did I do what's best for Milo?", "will this affect him in a positive way?". Now don't get  me wrong, I'm not a newfound worry wart or anything. But I have become way more conscious when it comes to decision making...which I guess isn't always a bad thing :). I am learning, however, that a parent's intuition is alive and well. It is something that surely exists, and I am working on becoming more confident in it! The things I am doing in my life at the moment, from my career to filtering relationships with people, will all work out in the end as long as I stay prayed up and continue to work on my parental confidence. What types of changes have you found in your life since bringing home your bundle of joy?

Happy weekend!
Mod Mommy Mela

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Happy Wednesday!!

Feeling refreshed and renewed this morning , and oh so very thankful for it! I'm finding a lot lately that sometimes you have to wake up, have a little talk with Jesus, AND tell yourself that no matter what, today will be awesome. Don't even make it a choice. It's waaaay more fun to be happy anyways :)...

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Blazin' Mommy On The Go!

Blazin' Mommy On The Go!

James Perse black shirt
$85 - stylebop.com

Black boyfriend blazer
$130 - topshop.com

Old Navy stretch skinny jeans
$40 - oldnavy.gap.com

Banana Republic lace ballet flat
$46 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Keds canvas flat
$50 - infinityshoes.com

Hermès handbag
malleries.com

Gold watch
£9.60 - debenhams.com

Crystal earrings
$10 - jcpenney.com

Wet Seal aviator sunglasses
$7.50 - wetseal.com

Blazin' Mommy On The Go!

Blazin' Mommy On The Go!

James Perse black shirt
$85 - stylebop.com

Black boyfriend blazer
$130 - topshop.com

Boyfriend blazer
£4.99 - dressrail.com

Old Navy stretch skinny jeans
$40 - oldnavy.gap.com

Banana Republic lace ballet flat
$46 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Keds canvas flat
$50 - infinityshoes.com

Ballerina flat
$22 - urbanog.com

Ballerina flat
$22 - urbanog.com

Hermès handbag
malleries.com

Beaded jewelry
$12 - kohls.com

Gold watch
£9.60 - debenhams.com

Crystal earrings
$10 - jcpenney.com

Heart ring
$8 - jcpenney.com

Dangle earrings
$7.99 - tillys.com

Old navy scarve
$15 - oldnavy.gap.com

Wet Seal aviator sunglasses
$7.50 - wetseal.com

It's National Reading Month!! :)

Just a little reminder that March is National Reading Month! One thing I love doing with Bear is reading to him. It's our quiet, cozy, fun bonding time. I'm totally amazed at how quickly he picks up a story and "reads" the book right along with mommy :)! His current favorite is called "10 Minutes Til Bedtime!" by Peggy Rathmann. It has very few words and super vibrant pictures, it tells the story of a little boy who gets some furry visitors as his dad counts down to bedtime. Bear's favorite page (and mine) is the one with "bedtime!!" in huge bold letters :). We both scream it out in our biggest voice, it's hilarious! So take the kiddies out to your favorite library or bookstore and Get Reading!! :)





What books do you and you little ones enjoy? Happy Reading!!
Mod Mommy Mela