1. What's your name?
Sarah

2. How did you come up with your username?
Its the AIM screenname I used through middle school and high school--it stuck and I use it for everything now.

3. Where are you from originally?
My husband and I are both from the Akron/Cleveland, Ohio area.

4. Are you better in person or online, socially?
I would like to think both, but probably in person since my sarcasm probably doesn't always come across well online.

5. We know being a Mommy is a full-time job, do you also do something outside of the home? (work, school, volunteer, etc)
I watch another LKNM's little girl full time and tutor elementary schools kids a couple times a week.

6. Tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband and I met while attending Ohio University and have been married for almost 3 years. We are both teachers (although I'm not currently teaching). Our daughter, Libby, is 17 months old and we have 2 rescue dogs.

7. How did you find LakeNormanMommies?
I saw the magnets all over town and signed up shortly after Libby was born.

8. What is your favorite forum and why?
I love the tips I find on Domestic Goddesses, the advice I find on Mommy Forum and Babies and Toddlers and the deals I find on Buy/Sell/Trade/Free!

9. Are you (or have you ever been) a part of a committee or leadership on LakeNormanMommies?
I served as Events Manager for about 7 months. I enjoyed getting to know the other members of Leadership better during that time!

10. If you could share one random thing about you what would it be?
I have a huge fascination with true crime shows and books--A&E documentaries and Ann Rule books are my not-so-secret indulgences.

11. What would your dream *Mommy Ride* be?
I've always told DH I would love a Honda CRV, but I find myself being drawn to the practicality of minivans lately...

12. What’s your favorite coffee drink?
Hazelnut coffee with vanilla flavored creamer

I wish I had my wits about me enough this morning to take a picture of what I came down stairs to find waiting for me.

Little Man has definitely embraced the Terrible Twos.  In a bad, bad way.  The temper tantrums are bad enough, but the deviance...the deviance is well beyond anything we ever dealt with during The Girl's progress through the 2s, 3s, and 4s.  You literally can not turn your back on him.  This makes showering especially interesting.  I'm basically a captive for 10 minutes.  What can Little Man accomplish in 10 minutes you ask?

5 packages of Post-It Flags - distributed over random surfaces
2 Pads of Post-It Notes - same fate as the flags
Approximately 200 business cards - scattered across my desk and through the family room
At least a half dozen new short-cuts on my desktop
1 mostly full bottle of hand soap - distributed between the kitchen window, sink and counter top
The dogs' water bowl - emptied into the powder room floor
The dogs' food bowl - refilled with food (Really?!  You took a break to feed the dogs?)
The dogs' food - Not only did he refill their bowl, but he also put a few cups into the powder room sink

Seriously, I kid you not.  All in 10 minutes.  And very, very quietly.

When I came downstairs and found him, he looked right at me - before I even got the first word out of my mouth - and said 'sorry mommy' and sat in the middle of the family room floor, effectively putting himself in time-out.

On the upside, the kitchen sink, kitchen counter top, powder room sink and powder room floor have all been thoroughly cleaned this morning.

What trouble have your little ones caused when left to their own devices?  Tell me that I'm not alone...

--Written by Jamie (jamierippy). Originally posted on her blog, MamaMommyMom, on March 23, 2012.

The LakeNormanMommies calendar is packed with all sorts of events to keep you and your little one(s) busy this week! Please click an event below for more information or to RSVP.

Monday, May 28
Walk in the Park - Join the K-16ers at the park. The little ones can play while the mommies get a little exercise.

Tuesday, May 29
Play Date and Cupcakes - Join the K-17ers for some coffee and cupcakes (or scones or another breakfast pastry) and a little conversation.
Business Card Swap - Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to meet and network with fellow mompreneurs!

Wednesday, May 30
Park Play Date - Let's meet at the park for some fun in the sun.
Mom's Night Out - Join us for an MNO at one of our favorite Southern Iredell establishments.

Thursday, May 31

"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give." ~Winston Churchill

LakeNormanMommies relies entirely on volunteers from our chapter membership to help our community grow and thrive as a fantastic support resource for the moms in our area. We are currently searching for a qualified candidate to fill the role of Finance Manager. Part of The Mommies Network philosophy states, “No one should have to pay a fee to make a friend.” The Finance Manager is a crucial part of making that possible and making it available for mothers to find support in a safe, secure, and free place.

The Finance Manager works to oversee the general financial position of the site and give guidance to the management team. She will submit site deposits and check requests and maintain the site budget.

The Finance Manager is a part of the Community Management Team and is also expected to participate in management discussions as needed. She must be able to work with many different types of people and be open-minded and non-discriminatory. She must maintain confidentiality and act impartially. This is a great position for a mom who is looking to add to her resume. If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please contact The_Admin_Team.

Want to learn more about other volunteer opportunities on LakeNormanMommies? Be sure to check the Help Wanted forum to stay up-to-date on ways you can give back to your fellow mommies and support our mission: to provide a safe, secure, FREE place for mothers to find support and encouragement from other mothers and to empower them to be better women, parents, and community leaders.