I have many reasons why I choose to become part of the Moxie Mom Family. The main reason is for my kids. There are just some things in life that you know you are meant to be and one of those things for me is being a mom. And in being a mom, I want to explore and guide my kids to be the best they can be. Moxie Moms allows me to do just that, I can be creative in how I have fun with my kids and it is great experiencing that with other moms.
My favorite activities with my kids are...
I love being with my kids as much as possible. I think my favorite thing to do is to go somewhere where they can explore and learn new things. Seeing their eyes light up when they see something like a peacock and they say "Mommy look at that turkey!" and me explaining what the difference is between a turkey and a peacock are the things I’m going to remember forever.
Some of our favorite things to do are going to the museums, to the zoo and the aquariums. I also love to be outside, any chance I get I take them for long walks, out to the parks or just simply going out to eat where there is a patio.
My mommy strategy . . .
My mommy strategy is to love them as much as I can - give them the self confidence and support they need to grow healthy and happy lives. Most of all, teach them to be honest and helpful to others.
I feel that we are our children’s role models and therefore my children seeing me get out and exercising, being charitable, hard working, having fun and being social will provide them stepping stones to becoming awesome people. But of course, I’m not perfect I am learning to be a mom just as they are learning. It is important for me to let them see that side as well.
Before I was a mom . . .
Being a mom changed my life as I’m sure it does everyone. I moved around a lot before I settled in Katy. (Oklahoma to California to Chicago to Oklahoma again then to Houston and finally Katy). I really liked meeting new people and having different experiences.
I used to work 50 + hours a week in the IT department of a large insurance company and had an hour commute to and from work. I did a lot of exercise, crafts and spending time with friends in my spare time. I also loved to help out in the community by volunteering or going to fundraising events.
I like my life but something was defiantly missing. Then I married my husband in 2005 and soon after in September of 2006 had our son, Nicholas. Two and a half years later in February of 2009 we had our daughter, Kaylee. I couldn’t ask for a better life. I love my family and friends!
Since Nicholas was born I was able to work from home and cut my hours at work way back so I can spend the quality time with them.
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Looking forward to sharing new memories with you; feel free to reach me at anytime at bridgetm @ moxie-moms.com (note: remember to remove the spaces after you paste the email address).
Have a wonderful day!
Bridget
