Maryville Moms

Adjustments – life is full of them! We can adjust everything from the dial of our radio to the attitude of our heart. Life rarely goes as planned, and adjustments come in handy at such moments.For me, parenting has been one huge adjustment. At times I’ve fought this adjustment.  I’ve tried to keep some things [...]

Ahhhh, Christmas time…  The time of year when we can use the tactic,  ”Santa’s watching”, to keep our kids in line.  I’m not sure if you personally apply this in your house.  I have been coaxed to use it many times, but just can’t seem to.  The truth is that I wouldn’t follow through on [...]

It’s a been a crap-tacular Saturday.  I’m doing this whole Holiday Meltdown 45 Day Challenge, which means that I’m at the gym 5 times a week.  I’m not sure if other studies support my hypothesis, so don’t record this statement as fact:  Exercise may decrease brain function. This was the plan:  Workout, Froyoz, Target, Kroger, [...]

This time of year seems to bring with it an unmistakable drive for us as women and mothers to provide happy memories for our families.  I think it’s safe to say most people want to be happy.  But how are we going about our pursuit of happiness? I’m sure we’ve all experienced the anticipation of [...]

Mark your calendars.  Maryville Moms Preschool Enrichment Hour is scheduled for November 22 at 10 am.  Designed for kids ages 2 – 4, join us for stories, crafts, songs and fun. It’s a great opportunity to engage with your little one and meet other moms. RSVP so we know how many to expect. This month, [...]

Sometimes parenting is akin to taming wild horses.  When one kid is being obedient, the other is running crazy.  Many moments they are simultaneously running me to the point of emotional exhaustion by fighting with each other or rebelling. I can’t count how many times I’ve been on the receiving end of a sorry spoken [...]

I have an almost-5-year old and an almost-3-year-old.  During the course of a day, it’s not unusual to hear “Hey mama?!” at least 4,000 times.  But why am I telling this to you?  If you’re reading this, you’re probably a mom; since you’re probably a mom, you know what I’m dealing with. The morning “hey mama” [...]

It’s time for Maryville Moms’ Preschool Enrichment Adventure.  Join us at Maryville Vineyard Church on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for songs, stories and crafts geared for little ones ages 2-4 (and their mamas). Listening, learning, singing, and seeing helps preschoolers get excited about each month’s Bible story.  In October, we’ll celebrate the season [...]

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What is Maryville Moms?  Or is it more appropriate to ask who are Maryville Moms? Maryville Moms is nearly impossible to define because we’re constantly evolving.  I’m devoting some time to cleaning house on the website; changing categories, updating the about us page, and tailoring the page to suit the current state of Maryville Moms. By [...]

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Who has time to be still?  Perhaps upon waking you’re in a dash to get everybody fed, dressed, and out the door for school and work.  Back at home, there is laundry to fold, meals to cook, floors to wash.  Let’s not forgot your volunteer [...]

Today’s guest blogger is Noelle Larson.  You can find her at www.metromom.org or on twitter @metromom.  Funny story:  A few weeks ago at her church in Nashville, someone said they “like her costume.”  She wasn’t wearing a costume… unless, of course, she was disguised as a mom. I had three, count ‘em, three baby showers when [...]