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This week we are sitting down with Monica at Monica's Mom Musings.
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Good morning, Monica! What's in your cup this morning?
Water! I don't drink coffee or tea. Hot chocolate is about the only hot beverage you'll catch me drinking, but it's too hot out for hot chocolate. Hey, give me a break, I worked at a coffee house for a few years in college. I just can't stand that coffee smell.
When I was pregnant with the twins, I couldn't stand the smell of coffee either! I'm happy to say that I no longer suffer from that ailment . . . but kinda envy you for being able to just have some water! Sooo much healthier!
Tell us about yourself.
My name is Monica and I'm a SAHM of 13 years. I'm the mother of four ranging in age from toddler to teen (16 months, 4 years, 10 years, and 13 years). I am the former PTA president and Girl Scout leader at my older girls' school. I gave up all of my volunteer work last year to focus more on my own family and my blogging at Monica's Mom Musings. And now that my 4 year old will be going onto Kindergarten in the fall I feel the call to get back into my involvement in the school.
How did you come up with the name for your blog?
I have been blogging for four years now. I had/have a family blog that I was using to chronicle my children's lives. Last year I decided I wanted to branch out from that. I had a few things I wanted to share about parenting, but felt that it didn't need to be on my family blog. I had an occasional recurring piece on my family blog called Monica's Musings and I decided that I just wanted to expand on that. And since 3 M's are better than 2 I just stuck the Mom in the middle there and bam Monica's Mom Musings was born.
So, if you have to pick, what is one post that you want everyone who comes to your blog to read and what was your inspiration for writing that post?
Okay, I know you must hear this all the time, but seriously I can't pick just one. I worked really hard on my Cloth Diaper Guide, but that's actually 4 pieces so I guess I can't use that.
I guess if I had to pick just one, then it would have to be Is It Preschool Or Just Glorified Daycare? I wrote this post when I realized that so many people don't realize that there is a difference between accredited preschools and unaccredited preschools. There seems to be little research being done into what sort of education our children will be receiving. And since preschool today is like Kindergarten was when we were children I am a firm believer in finding the best academically based preschool and it doesn't always have to cost you an arm and a leg. As a matter of fact my children have attended accredited preschools that were completely free to me. And they have come out of it very well prepared to start Kindergarten.
I guess if I had to pick just one, then it would have to be Is It Preschool Or Just Glorified Daycare? I wrote this post when I realized that so many people don't realize that there is a difference between accredited preschools and unaccredited preschools. There seems to be little research being done into what sort of education our children will be receiving. And since preschool today is like Kindergarten was when we were children I am a firm believer in finding the best academically based preschool and it doesn't always have to cost you an arm and a leg. As a matter of fact my children have attended accredited preschools that were completely free to me. And they have come out of it very well prepared to start Kindergarten.
Ahhh - a women after my own heart! I'm a part-time preschool teacher and I can assure you that I preschool should NOT be glorified daycare! I love the questions you have listed on the post and can honestly answer #13 with a YES!!!!
We noticed there was a recent special occasion on your blog, Happy Blogiversary!!! Right now we see your blog as a place to get a ton of useful information from recipes to new products. We also see that you share some of your everyday life - the video of your son singing Yankee Doodle was ADORABLE! Has it always been your approach to blog in this way and where do you see your blog going and growing to in the future?
Thank you for the Blogiversary wishes. I'm having so much fun with this. And I'm so glad you got a kick out of my son's rendition of Yankee Doodle. He's quite the comedian.
When I first started Monica's Mom Musings I really wanted to focus on my thoughts as a parent so I really didn't plan on sharing my children in that way so much, but then I realized they are really my light and I couldn't possibly share my thoughts on parenting without actually sharing a little of them. And come on, who doesn't love a video of a 4 year old singing Yankee Doodle? I knew I couldn't keep that to myself.
As far as where I see my blog heading in the future who knows what's in store. I want it to be a place where everyone feels they can come and discuss issues though without being censored in anyway. I don't expect everyone to see eye to eye with me and I want them to tell me when they think what I have to say is just totally out there. After all Aristotle once said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it!"
Aside from that I see in the very near future the launch of a summer book club for moms though. If anyone wants to come read and discuss books with me keep an eye out for that.
When I first started Monica's Mom Musings I really wanted to focus on my thoughts as a parent so I really didn't plan on sharing my children in that way so much, but then I realized they are really my light and I couldn't possibly share my thoughts on parenting without actually sharing a little of them. And come on, who doesn't love a video of a 4 year old singing Yankee Doodle? I knew I couldn't keep that to myself.
As far as where I see my blog heading in the future who knows what's in store. I want it to be a place where everyone feels they can come and discuss issues though without being censored in anyway. I don't expect everyone to see eye to eye with me and I want them to tell me when they think what I have to say is just totally out there. After all Aristotle once said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it!"
Aside from that I see in the very near future the launch of a summer book club for moms though. If anyone wants to come read and discuss books with me keep an eye out for that.
Christine and I are both avid readers! Of course, we don't do it nearly as much as we did before becoming mommies of 4!!!
Finally, what makes you more than a mommy?
Is there more to life than being a mommy? I have been a mommy for 13 years so it's hard to think of myself as anything else. But okay my interests outside of motherhood:
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- I am a Mets baseball fan living smack dab in the middle of Yankee and Red Sox territory.
- I love music. I used to play the piano. I love classical music especially Mozart, but am also the biggest fan of 80's hair bands, especially Def Leppard. If I had no responsibilities and unlimited funds then I would totally hit the road following Def Leppard around the world.
- And then I guess I would be remiss if I didn't mention the other side of me that goes by the name Sparkles The Clown. I became a professional clown when I was 15 years old and I still put on the costume and makeup from time to time. Needless to say, I do not have children who are afraid of clowns.
Thanks so much for sitting down with us this morning, Monica! I know I really enjoyed reading your answers and I look forward to reading more about you on your blog, Monica's Mom Musings!
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Welcome, Monica! Go you for rocking out that age range of kids :)
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