Advice for the new Parents
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new parents need good advice. For this contest, give your favorite gems (words of wisdom) in 10
words or less. You may enter as many gems as you wish, receiving one contest entry per gem. The winner will be
drawn from a hat and announced on August 24th. At the end of the contest, all gems will be copied into a book being created for the new parents.
Remember, you can't win if you do not play!
(Of course I first put this on the wrong page :( )
ReplyDeleteGet lots of sleep . . . while you can!
I'm trying to stock up now!!
DeleteEverything is a phase. (From my friend Krista.)
ReplyDeleteYes.. good to remember in the(hard) moments.
DeleteMake sure wine is always fully stocked! I don't have kids...this is just what I imagine you will need to get through some days ;)
ReplyDelete!! Can't wait to drink wine again.. maybe a box will be best suited. : )
DeleteDon't compare yourself to other moms :-)
ReplyDeleteAs they say above, I'm not quite there yet but I already know the feeling! Stick to being yourself and doing what works best for you!
Good words.. I feel more then ever with all of these decisions that have to be made, how important it really is to just do what's right for you. There are so many different schools of thought- it's overwhelming!
DeleteTake lots of pictures to document all those special moments! And don't forget about taking time for your relationship with your hubby - hope that I can babysit sometime while you guys have a date night!
ReplyDeleteYes!! I am so bad about pictures.. Vowing right now to be better. I'm thinking he's going to be so cute I won't be able to forget..: )
DeleteAnd me too!!!
When in doubt, follow your instincts. They don't usually let you down.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to reward yourself when you make it through challenging times (sleepless nights, etc) a happy mommy leads to a happy baby :)
ReplyDeleteI like that!
DeleteAwesome advice!
ReplyDeleteTake a vacation and leave Baby Brady with your Aunt!! :)
ReplyDeleteI like that too!! : )
DeleteThere is no such thing as a perfect parent- so when you find yourself feeling like you are falling short, look in the mirror and say (out loud if possible):
ReplyDelete"I may not have _____, but I did _____, _____, and _____." You fill in the blanks.
Aunt Sue & Uncle Joe
Wow, I could have lots of interesting ways to fill in those blanks! Overall, I would say I must have done OK because I have 2 awesome daughters to show for it!
DeleteThat's great. I will remember that!
DeleteSuch great advice! Keep it coming! We'll keep the contest open until Saturday night, and then (randomly) pick a winner on Sunday morning. Check back Sunday afternoon for the next contest!
ReplyDeleteAnd for my words of wisdom (sans children, so just guessing here!):
Never wake a sleeping baby :-)
: )
DeleteVery good. That must reach back to your babysitting years!
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