One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Make Family Events More Enjoyable With Friends

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Better Together: Why Inviting Another Family Makes Activities More Fun #FamilyFun Sometimes family activities can feel like another item on the to-do list. However, doing those activities with another family makes them more fun! Whether it’s a trip to an amusement park , a visit to the local pool , or trip to a pumpkin patch , including another family can multiply the fun in amazing ways. One of my favorite moms to collaborate with is my friend, Ayana Ledford who's pictured above with her daughter Sahar. We have done all of the things listed as seemingly random examples above and here is how including her and her daughter (and sometimes her son too) has made the events more fun. On the date above, Ayana almost left the venue because parking was a nightmare. That said, she hung in there and we would up having a great time!
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Perfect Mommy Moments...

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There are these moments in the morning that are just perfect. I usually wake up first. For awhile, I am the only person in the house who's awake.

I usually wake up and spend a few moments orienting myself to the day. Once I am fully awake, I turn over and hug and kiss Andre.  Usually, even though he's still asleep, he responds with a smile. Even in his dream state, he knows what he likes...

Then, I go downstairs and peek on the toddler. I do this even though we have a video monitor and usually are organized enough to have it fully charged on and right next to me all night. 

I walk into her room very quietly and just look at her for a few moments. She is a good sleeper. She generally sleeps for twelve hours straight. So often when I leave for work she's still asleep.  Seeing her in her crib, safe and curled in a ball makes my heart sing!

I know that God has blessed us to have the opportunity to love one another for at least one more day.

At that moment, before I check email, before I blog, before I turn on the Today Show... At that moment, before I pick up toys from the day before, wash dishes, or do the laundry... At that moment, before I pull out my breast pump, brush my teeth or shower... At that moment, life is simple, perfect, and oh so sweet.

It passes much too quickly though. I remember that duty calls and there are emails to answer, conference calls to join, and documents to review.  So, I heed the call of duty and transform from mommy to lawyer. That perfect moment often makes me smile throughout the day.

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