Waxhaw MOMSnext: 2011

2010-2011 MOMSnext Theme: MOMOLOGY

In 2010-2011, MOPS invites you to join in the learning process as together we explore Momology: The Art and Science of Mothering.

Mothering is both art and science. It combines all of who we are to shape healthy, resilient kids. Mothering is so complex it requires both sides of our brain – not to mention our hands and feet, eyes and ears, mouth and (sniff, sniff) unfortunately, sometimes even our noses!

There's the scientific side of mothering where we develop a hypothesis based on certain principles, test that hypothesis in real-time, consider the results and decide what parts worked and what parts didn't. We keep refining our hypotheses until we find what works for us.

Intertwined with the scientific, mothering requires an artistry that shades with our personality, colors with our unique gifts, and blends past and current experiences.

MOPS International has identified four essential elements for successful outcomes with our kids.

Core is about knowing and growing ourselves. Understanding and working with our unique temperament, experiences, and emotions in a way that develops resilience. Research clearly shows that a mom with a strong, resilient core is more likely to raise a child with a strong, resilient core.

Finesse is about honing practical mothering skills—intentionally carrying out our daily responsibilities in ways that encourage growth and resilience in our kids.

Circle is about building relationships with neighbors, care-givers, extended family and, most importantly, with our husbands or for single moms, with a parenting partner.

Grandscape is about engaging with God and his unique purpose for our lives. Both secular and Christian research identifies faith in God as an essential element for successful mothering.

Through Momology, as we explore together, we’ll be guided by an all-knowing, all-powerful, always-present God. Our theme verse for the year is:

Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. (Psalm 139:10)

Anywhere we go, God sees, knows, and guides. So we can lead — and love — knowing God will get us through all the hard spots, all our decisions, all our roles, all our times we can’t hold open our eyelids and the times we’re bursting with joy. God’s hand guides us as we guide our children. As we study Momology together to become better moms making a better world.

Registration is open. You will can register though our local MOPS group.

For a list of Membership Benefits go to: MOMSnext Benefits

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

"Flip-Flop" February

MOMSnext Meeting

February 11^th @ 9:30am

Note time change!

I am going to try something really different this month and I hope all of you will "work with me" on this.

I am planning to be back at MOPS this week, but to make things a little easier on me I am inviting all of you from our MOMSnext group to join us for brunch at MOPS this Friday, February 11^th at 9:30 am. I am just not up for an all day event yet. At every MOPS meeting we have a MOMSnext table for those moms that have older children in school but still have one or two younger pre-school children still at home. The discussion questions are the same as the ones we use at our lunch meetings and we will have a special time for discussion this week. I know that several of you flip-flop between both meetings, so this won't be anything new, but I want to encourage each one of you to join us.

It is going to be a "flip-flop" February at MOPS! We are flipping our meetings and this Friday, February 11^th is our Craft day! We have a very special craft: No sew fleece blankets. If you have fabric scissors, please label and bring them. You will be making two blankets: one to take home and one to donate to a special children's hospital. This is in loving memory of little Carter Cummings. For MOMSnext, if you don't want to take a blanket home you are welcome to make one to donate.

Thank you so much for your prayers and encouraging words as I have been through this difficult recovery time at home. I love you all! Blessings, Heather

Brunch is provided!

See you Friday!

Heather

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