We all know it is important that our children get along while living in close quarters for 18 years. Despite our best intentions, it can be difficult to encourage positive relationships between our children, espcially when they are whacking each other with light sabers! In our house, my son is quiet, reserved, and can play on his own for hours. My older daughter is VERY social. We determined she could not stop talking for more than 10 seconds and playing on her own is a punishment. When our kids have such different personalities, it can be hard to keep the peace and balance their individual needs!
Our topic at MOPS this Thursday is Social Science: Sibling Relationships. Our guest speaker is Kristi Smith, a mom of 4 children, aged junior high to college. She is also a former MOPS coordinator. We will be covering the importance of fostering healthy sibling relationships. We hope you will be able to make it!
Our MOPS Portrait Fundraiser is March 26th & 27th and April 2nd. Carrie will be at the MOPS meeting ready to schedule your appointment for a 15 minute mini session with Wendy Westcamp! You can just have the kids pictures done or the whole family. The cost is $20.00 and you receive a free 8x10! Wendy has affordable portrait packages available with a CD option, too! Appointments fill up fast so check your calendar before Thursday to know which dates work best.
Just a reminder, if it is snowing in Sonora, MOPS is canceled. Please don't venture out if you are uncomfortable with the weather, no matter how stir crazy you or your kids are!
Upcoming Dates:
March 7th - Soup Exchange, details to be announced
March 10 - MOPS- Three Ring Circus - No lions or tigers though:)
March 24 - MOPS - Kindergarten readiness and other topics on how your children find their place in the grandscape!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
MOPS Meeting February 10!
We have a MOPS meeting this Thursday! It was great to see so many of you at the park in Twain Harte in January! We all appreciate your ability to be flexible and roll with the changes to our schedule!
Our MOPS meeting will be focusing on how to support your partner in his role. We will be joined by a panel of dads who will lend insight and wisdom in supporting one another in marriage and parenting.
A special craft is planned that will double as a Valentine gift for your husband or a significant other in your or your children's lives.
This is also the last meeting to update contact information and have a fresh picture taken for the long awaited picture directory.
Upcoming Dates:
February 24 - MOPS Meeting - Focus on sibling relationships, guest speaker, Kristi Smith, former MOPS mom and mom of 4
March 7 - Mom's Night Out - Soup exchange - more details to follow
March 10 - MOPS Meeting
March and April - MOPS Spring Family Portrait Fundraiser , specific dates and details to be announced soon!
Even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:10
Our MOPS meeting will be focusing on how to support your partner in his role. We will be joined by a panel of dads who will lend insight and wisdom in supporting one another in marriage and parenting.
A special craft is planned that will double as a Valentine gift for your husband or a significant other in your or your children's lives.
This is also the last meeting to update contact information and have a fresh picture taken for the long awaited picture directory.
Upcoming Dates:
February 24 - MOPS Meeting - Focus on sibling relationships, guest speaker, Kristi Smith, former MOPS mom and mom of 4
March 7 - Mom's Night Out - Soup exchange - more details to follow
March 10 - MOPS Meeting
March and April - MOPS Spring Family Portrait Fundraiser , specific dates and details to be announced soon!
Even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:10
Friday, January 28, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
MOPS Meeting on January 27 Cancelled! Let's Meet in Twain Harte Instead!
*****IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT********
MOPS Meeting on January 27th is cancelled due to flood repair work in Promiseland! Sierra Bible Church experienced a major flood in December and it caused quite a bit of damage to their buildings.
We are so sorry to cancel our regular MOPS meeting but we have an alternative. Please come to Twain Harte Eproson Park from 10am-12pm on Thursday, January 28. Bring a lunch or snacks and a picnic blanket. We will bring some lawn games and bubbles! Make sure to dress warm! The park is near the golf course clubhouse and the baseball field. If you come from Sonora, drive up "the Grade" and take a left at the West Entrance - Twain Harte Drive. Follow Twain Harte Drive for a few miles coming into Twain Harte, turn left on Meadow Lane (before the Twain Harte arch) and turn left on Meadow Drive, park is on the right. Weather is expected to be nice - a high in the mid 50's in Twain Harte. If it is raining, playdate is cancelled!
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility! I hope you can plan to join us!!
Alicia Frese and MOPS Steering Team
Even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:10
MOPS Meeting on January 27th is cancelled due to flood repair work in Promiseland! Sierra Bible Church experienced a major flood in December and it caused quite a bit of damage to their buildings.
We are so sorry to cancel our regular MOPS meeting but we have an alternative. Please come to Twain Harte Eproson Park from 10am-12pm on Thursday, January 28. Bring a lunch or snacks and a picnic blanket. We will bring some lawn games and bubbles! Make sure to dress warm! The park is near the golf course clubhouse and the baseball field. If you come from Sonora, drive up "the Grade" and take a left at the West Entrance - Twain Harte Drive. Follow Twain Harte Drive for a few miles coming into Twain Harte, turn left on Meadow Lane (before the Twain Harte arch) and turn left on Meadow Drive, park is on the right. Weather is expected to be nice - a high in the mid 50's in Twain Harte. If it is raining, playdate is cancelled!
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility! I hope you can plan to join us!!
Alicia Frese and MOPS Steering Team
Even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:10
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
MOPS on Thursday, January 13
It has been too long since we've all seen each other. MOPS is this Thursday, January 13. Our guest speaker is Holly Britton, a former MOPS mom, a homeschooling mom, mom of teenagers, and an all around great woman. She will be speaking on managing our emotions and helping our kids to manage theirs. In an email to Holly, I wrote "helping our kids manage ours." Whoops!! No issues at my house! I will be paying close attention to all she shares!
If you haven't had your picture taken for the directory, please see me (Alicia) at the registration table. I will take a lovely picture of you but touchups are extra! If you have a new address, phone number or email, please email me the update or fill out the form at the registration table.
Just a reminder on sick kids - keep them home if they have had a fever in the past 24hours, have a green yucky nose or yucky coughs, have thrown up in the past 24 hours, or have a rash (diaper rashes don't count!)
Upcoming Dates:
MOPS - January 27, 9am
MOPS - February 10, 9am
MOPS - February 24, 9am
Moms' night out and Playdates will be announced
If you haven't had your picture taken for the directory, please see me (Alicia) at the registration table. I will take a lovely picture of you but touchups are extra! If you have a new address, phone number or email, please email me the update or fill out the form at the registration table.
Just a reminder on sick kids - keep them home if they have had a fever in the past 24hours, have a green yucky nose or yucky coughs, have thrown up in the past 24 hours, or have a rash (diaper rashes don't count!)
Upcoming Dates:
MOPS - January 27, 9am
MOPS - February 10, 9am
MOPS - February 24, 9am
Moms' night out and Playdates will be announced
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Can Martha Have a Mary Christmas?
Our next MOPS meeting is on Thursday, December 9! Our topic will be, "Can Martha Have a Mary Christmas." Our special guest speaker will be Anna Jensen, a leader of Community Bible Study in Tuolumne County.
A few reminders:
If you took a gift tag at the last meeting, please remember to bring the item with you on Thursday.
The winners of the MOMOLOGY challenge will be announced, so make sure your table leader has your points up to date. Maybe squeeze in another playdate tomorrow!
Upcoming dates:
Saturday, December 11 - BUNCO at Mary Freer's house, 18229 Golden Oaks Dr., Jamestown. Bunco starts at 7:00pm. This is a fun, fast paced game with prizes. LOTS OF FUN!!!
Thursday, December 16 - MOPS Playdate - Christmas Craft and Storytime, 10am at Sierra Bible Church
****NO MOPS until January 13, 2011****
A few reminders:
If you took a gift tag at the last meeting, please remember to bring the item with you on Thursday.
The winners of the MOMOLOGY challenge will be announced, so make sure your table leader has your points up to date. Maybe squeeze in another playdate tomorrow!
Upcoming dates:
Saturday, December 11 - BUNCO at Mary Freer's house, 18229 Golden Oaks Dr., Jamestown. Bunco starts at 7:00pm. This is a fun, fast paced game with prizes. LOTS OF FUN!!!
Thursday, December 16 - MOPS Playdate - Christmas Craft and Storytime, 10am at Sierra Bible Church
****NO MOPS until January 13, 2011****
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