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Nataly
Posts: 682
Nataly
I am the co-founder & CEO of Work It, Mom! This is my first stint as a full-time entrepreneur and it's the most thrilling and scary thing I've ever done.
Before launching Work It, Mom! I slaved away in the dark world of venture capital.
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 12:29
Mine, by far, is seeing my daughter get on skis for the first time. We went away to ski for a few days and she took a lesson. She is 3.5 and spent most of it on her butt, but with a big smile and loved it!
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Florinda
Posts: 127
Florinda
I've worked fulltime since college (20 years ago!) as an accountant/manager in the nonprofit sector. I'm recently married for the second time - in addition to my son, I have two stepchildren (one girl, one boy). And then there's my four-legged canine "daughter."
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 16:31
Favorite present? That one's easy - my new MacBook! I'll miss it when I'm at work, using my PC.
The best thing about this Christmas has been hosting the gathering of extended family. My mother-in-law was with us since Sunday, and is going home today. My stepkids joined us Christmas morning, and since Grandma was there too, gift opening took a pretty long time. My son's girlfriend, meeting us all for the first time, seems to be fitting right in to our crazy mix. Christmas Eve dinner was fun at my sister's house, but the Christmas Day meal was all mine, and I enjoyed preparing it all.
Since my stepkids' mom brought them to our house on Christmas morning, and then stayed through gift-opening, the kids had "present time" with both their parents. I wasn't sure whether that would happen this year - it would have been the first time since their parents' divorce if it hadn't - but it worked out. With my son and his girlfriend, my mother-in-law, my stepkids and their mom, my husband and me, and cinnamon rolls for breakfast, it was one of the nicest Christmas mornings I can remember in a long time.
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biomom
Posts: 11
biomom
I am a mom, wife, friend, daughter, sister and scientist. I have a wonderful 3 year old daughter, and another baby on the way. I just finished my PhD and want to get out of Georgia!
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 17:53
I sewed my daughter a nightgown and let her open it Christmas Eve. Her reaction was priceless! She's almost 4 and she's been wanting a nightgown for months- when she opened it she was elated! It feels great to know that her favorite gift is something I made with my own two hands.
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Lylah M. Alphonse
Posts: 470
Lylah M. Alphonse
Full-time editor; part-time writer; full-time wife, friend, and Mama. No time to keep the house clean. Or sleep.
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 21:46
Listening to my 3-year-old tell her stuffed animals on Christmas morning: "Guess who is coming soon? My big sisters and brother! And Santa, too!" It was so sweet to hear that her big siblings are above even Santa on her excitment scale.
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Kim Begnaud
Posts: 129
Kim Begnaud
I am a 43yr old married, mother of 2, grandmother of 2 and a caregiver of my Mom.
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 22:44
Watching my granddaughter Zoey Jade as she looked at the Christmas Tree every day and having the same reaction......She is 1 and would come out of her room look up and go wooooo. Like she had never seen it.
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mamajama
Posts: 651
mamajama
I'm a new Mom trying to juggle working at home and having a young baby. In the past year and a half I have gotten married, graduated college, and had a baby. I am trying to build up a business as a spanish/english translator. My husband is a teacher...so we get by, but we could always use more money. I also want to continue to keep my skills sharp, because I know I'm not going to want to stay home forever. I'm interested in making friends and networking with other inspired mamas!
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 23:38
Watching my six month old roll around on the floor. She liked the colorful wrapping paper and ribbons more than any of the gifts!!! So cute!!!
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Kate
Posts: 457
Kate
I am the very proud mother of a too-cute-for-words one year old son! My job has me commuting an hour each way, but I do work from home one day a week and get to see hubby and son as soon as they get home! My hubby takes our son to/from the onsite daycare where he works and is able to spend an hour or two bonding (i.e. wrestling)before i get home! :)
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 13:28
The best moments/gifts were of/for our son (he's about a year and a half). His godparents got him this little 4 weeler ride on truck thing and he didnt realize that when you push the little red button it MOVES! he got scared, jumped off, and ran to mommy and daddy! LOL this one is not a daredevil! he is also scared of the remote control car and says ' go away!!! ' when it gets too close! very cute!!
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NSB Mom
Posts: 20
NSB Mom
Divorced mother of two, I work at home as an HR Consultant and Executive Recruiter.
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 13:35
My kids excitement at seeing their uncle and his two boxers, my daughter was more excited to see him and the dogs then get presents. We re visiting him in Wisconsin so they are getting to play in snow too....novelty for my Florida born kids.
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Dannie
Posts: 4
Dannie
I am a mom of two very busy kids. Full-time family, full-time work, and going to school full-time. Never seems to be any time for me.
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 17:15
Mine would have to be a few years back the Christmas that my son recieved his drum set. I had never seen him so happy and haven't seen him that happy since about a present. His eyes were huge and he actaully had tears. An awesome feeling!
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OliveMartini
Posts: 42
OliveMartini
47 yo,full time working mom. 2 Boys,HS and 1st grade. Juggling while I'm balancing!
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2008 03:22
We had a surprize visit from Santa on Christmas eve..my son was vibrating with excitement..
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