January 2014 Meeting Recap

Back for the new year! We were graced with the wisdom and humor of Anita Ramsey, a reading specialist for Mesa Public Schools at our January meeting. She reminded us to:

- Talk with your child as you are walking or driving
- Engage your child in "looking" and "listening"
- Become aware of "reading" opportunities
- Point to the words as you are reading them
- Keep books in the car
- Label items on and off the page
- Put the phone down

Anita also left us with the great resource and reminder to use the public library resource page: www.mpsaz.org/library
user name: mps4
password: search

If you missed, get ready, mom2mom has some great activities planned for 2014! We hope to see you at the next gathering!

Upcoming Events
MNO - Dessert Night @ Cheryl Washburn's February 6th @ 7 PM.

February Meeting - February 20th @ 9:30 am

Playdate @ Summit Park - March 6th @ 9:30 am

March Meeting - March 13th @ 9:30 am

MNO - Happy Feet Pedicures @ 6:00 pm

April Meeting - April 17th @ 9:30 am

May Meeting - May 15th @ 9:30 am

Questions, comments, concerns? Leave us a comment and we will get back to you!

October 2013 Meeting Recap

Announcements:

mom2mom Park Playdate @ Falcon Field: THIS THURSDAY, October 24th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Bring lunch and sand toys. Falcon Field Park is located at 4800 E Falcon Drive, Mesa AZ 85215

RMCC Children's Ministry: Dinner & A Movie on October 25th at 6pm more info here

RMCC Community BBQ: October 27th at 5pm more info here 

mom2mom Mom's Night Out @ Cheesecake Factory: November 10th at 4:30. 

A time to relax, grab dinner or just dessert ;-) at the Cheesecake Factory located at Superstition Mall. 

mom2mom November meeting: November 21st. We encourage you to arrive between 9:15-9:30am as we will begin our program at 9:30 am.

RMCC Women's Christmas Dinner on December 6th and December 7th more info here

RMCC Parent's Night out: December 20th more info here

Speaker Recap:

We were blessed to have Debbe Fox come speak on Trans-parent Parenting: Imperfect Parents Pointing Toward God. She spoke on living our Christianity out in front of our kids. She reminded us to use situations as opportunities to teach them and to be ready--we can only impart what we know ourselves. She also recommended the book Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas that speaks on how parenting changes our relationship with the Lord.

She asked us, what are some ways to help point our children to God?

September Meeting Annoucements & Recap

Welcome back (and a special and sincere welcome to the moms joining us for the first time)! Words cannot express how fabulous it is to see everyone back at mom2mom for another year of brunches, encouragement, friendship, and words of wisdom. We are absolutely thrilled for you to join us!

Announcements:

Don't forget to "like" our Facebook page!! 

The page will keep you updated on upcoming events 

and provide a way to connect with fellow moms.

Mark your calendars for the clothing exchange at our October meeting!

More details to follow.

mom2mom will feature an optional book club this semester, 

and will cover the book The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman.  

Book club will meet Thursday October 4 and November 1 from 9:30-11:30a.m.  

Childcare will be available with advance registration.  

Books may be purchased for $10 through church. 

The only "homework" involved is to actually read the book!

Please go ahead and mark your calendars for the following important dates:

October 4--Book Club Meeting 9:30-11:30

October 18--mom2mom Meeting 9:30-11:30

November 1--Book Club Meeting 9:30-11:30

November 15--mom2mom Meeting 9:30-11:30

December 13--mom2mom Meeting 9:30-11:30

January 17--mom2mom Meeting 9:30-11:30

February 21--mom2mom Meeting 9:30-11:30

Friday March 22--mom2mom Meeting 9:30-11:30

April 18--mom2mom Meeting 9:30-11:30

play-dates & moms night out dates to be scheduled!

We hope to see everyone at every meeting!!

 Meeting Recap:

At our first meeting for Fall 2012, mom2mom began with a fabulous brunch, including the following delectable treats: pumpkin muffins with cream cheese icing, an avocado and tomato egg casserole, and an oatmeal bake topped with peaches, bananas, and warm maple syrup. (Click here for a recipe post featuring these delightful dishes!)  

After announcements and an introduction to the Table Moms and Committee Members, moms embarked upon a speed-dating-style get-to-know-you game (anyone else craving chocolate and a tropical beach?).  

Congratulations to Adrienne for remembering the most facts!  Her prize was the children's book A Perfect Pet for Peyton by Gary D. Chapman.  This book partners with The 5 Love Languages of Children and both teaches children the importance of love and helps them to discover their own personal love language. 

The remaining time was spent in fellowship with our small groups, getting to know one another, and our table moms. We hope you were uplifted and encouraged through today's meeting and look forward to getting to know you and your family throughout the upcoming year!