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Welcome to New Zealand’s
MUM-e-Mail
- a newsletter to enthuse, educate, and entertain
mothers of pre-schoolers and their supporters
July 2005
Mothering Maxim – Good-ness me?!
Is this true?
I am … who I tell myself I am.
Mum Moment – I don’t … I am …
1. I don't do windows because...
I love birds and don't want one to run into a clean window and get hurt.
(I am compassionate)
2. I don't wax floors because...
I am terrified a guest will slip, hurt themselves, I'll feel terrible and they may sue me.
(I am careful and poor)
3. I don't mind the dust bunnies because...
they are very good company, I have named most of them, and they agree with everything I say.
(I am imaginative)
4. I don't disturb cobwebs because…
I want every creature to have a home of their own and my family loves spiders.
(I am kind)
5. I don't Spring Clean because...
I love all the seasons and don't want the others to get jealous. (I am fair minded)
6. I don't plant a garden because...
I don't want to get in God's way, he is an excellent designer. (I am courteous)
7. I don't put things away because...
my family will never be able to find them again. (I am considerate)
8. I don't do gourmet meals when I entertain because...
I don't want my guests to stress out over what to make when they invite me over for dinner.
(I am thoughtful)
9. I don't iron because...
I choose to believe them when they say "Permanent Press". (I am trusting)
10. I don't stress much on anything because...
"A-Type" personalities die young and I want to stick around and become a wrinkled up crusty ol' woman!! (I am winning this battle!)
- supplied by Audrey Dragovich, MOPS Kaiapoi, Canterbury, NZ
From A Mother’s Heart
‘Goodness’ starts with me. What I am telling myself. What I am telling my children. Goodness is about my motivation to do good things. Goodness needs transparency, integrity, and honesty as a person.
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http://www.blessingsforlife.com/topicindex.htm - click away - crafts, cooking, humour, inspiration.
http://www.frugalhomemaker.com/ - shoestring, planning, clutter control, homemaking
http://www.lingerie-uk.gbr.qc.com/bra-measuring-guide.htm - the things I learnt at MOPS!
http://MOPSnz.bravehost.com - link in to MOPS NZ
Listen to who God is telling you who you are – and enjoy living the ‘good’ life,
Johanna Whittaker
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