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A New Year with MOPS pals

We've had a few moms brave something new and join our group. How awesome to share our stories and seek comfort and support in these crazy COVID times....as if having babies and balancing the weight of our families is not hard enough. I couldn't possibly tell you about all the play dates. Jinny invites us to playdates almost every day. Some are last minute, "Hey, we are headed to the park, come meet us!" Others are planned out and booked ahead (you can't go last minute to see local celebrity Mr. Joe's story time). Our first meeting of February was a marriage talk with Diana Davis. It's been a while since we've had a therapist speak so Diana covered all sorts of topics since she specialized in postpartum. 


If you find yourself in survival mode, Diana says there are 3 things you need to get yourself out: Movement (just go for a walk), Sleep and Relaxation/Meditation. We talked about ways to connect with our spouses and how important it is to ask for help.

For our January meetings, Kate had us do vision boards for the first meeting. What do you want in 2022? Let's make it happen! Kate also hosted us for another Finders Seekers moms night in. 
Amber did an amazing job talking fashion and self worth in our second meeting of the year.   

It's not just the meetings and moms nights that are so fun about MOPS. Those are the bread and butter since MOPS is really about the MOM taking a break and renewing her soul so she can be a better human. But let's talk about the play dates. The point is to keep these kiddos worn out! The most epic play date of the year so far has been the one that lasted SIX HOURS at the Trinity indoor playground! You know those MOPPETS slept well that night! 



In December, Anne led us through a guided meditation to keep calm during the busy holiday season. We also played some reindeer games. Kate hosted a cookie exchange. 

Our first meeting in November was a craft meeting making ornaments for V Pizza's V for Victory. We also put together boxes for Operation Christmas child. 
            

Khristi talked to us about finances and we swapped toys in time for Christmas. All the leftovers were given to Baby Luv.
 

We stuffed ourselves before Thanksgiving at a moms night out at Hot Pot!





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