Good Enough Parenting Oasis? February 15, 2009
You might have heard me on the FM 107.1 show Good Enough Moms talking about Parenting Oasis today. It was really fun to share our vision and seemed like a good fit for their message.
It is hard to be the kind of mom you want to be, every day, in every way. And lately it has been hard to be the kind of Parenting Oasis we want to be, every day, in every way.
There will be a day in the near future when we have paid staff and a full team of volunteers. Then we will be able to vacuum everyday, keep the big kids entertained and managed well, and ensure that everyone feels welcomed and cared for. But right now, not all those things happen every day.
Hang in there with us. Come volunteer. Come bring us muffins. And be patient with us. As we work to create a sense of community and meet everyone’s needs, we are each also managing to be good parents and manage our own homes as well.
Thanks so much for all the volunteers who have kept me out of the kitchen these past weeks. With my free time, I have been working on marketing, fund-raising, and writing projects. I have also started working on upgrading our website- watch for it soon. (Maybe not so soon.) You will all be relieved to know that my sorry house plants are looking better.
Drop me a line if you aren’t on the volunteer list and want to be.
Maureen
