New Old Moms Need Play Dates Too!
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New Old Mom Park Play Dates
Baby Beans goes to the park or the beach pretty much every day with her New Old Dad, Jack. There are always lots of kids her age to play with so she loves it. As a two year old (almost three), her social calendar is packed with play dates and parties.
Both my husband and I are pretty social people so we usually find a way to start up a conversation with at least one parent while we are there. What I usually muse at is the variety pack of age groups that we end of socializing with.
Literally, the range of park players can go from teen baby sitters to college age nannies right up to grandparent caregivers. Maybe because of the economy or just the change in the times, the daytime playmates for parents aren’t just that 20-30 year old crowd with the 2.5 children and the white picket fence.
The wide range of caregivers that we come across during the course of any given day is great for keeping up on things from all different perspectives but sometimes it is nice to be able to hang with people that have similar situations and lifestyles. Guess I am looking for a moms/dads over 40 crowd to have play dates of my own with! Finding other New Old Moms/Dads has taken on a life of its own!
Finding other moms over 40 has been an interesting challenge. Doing a local Google search, not much comes up yet I know that the number of new mom over 40 is on the rise. Besides for The New Old Moms Club, there are a few other sites that are geared toward Moms over 40:
These are all excellent sites with great information but I was still looking for more.
I was recently interviewed by a local TV Station, 10 Connects for a story on Blogging For Bucks and I had noticed that right on there site they had a link to a local Moms Group Moms Like Me with a link to a separate local discussion group. A start…cool!
Maybe you might be reading this thinking that I am being a bit picky looking for groups that consist of moms over 40 when, honestly, moms in general tend to have the same issues with kids, parenting, spouses, education and everything else. Not so though. I have definitely found that there are things about being a new mom over 40 that are different than they were when I had my first three girls at 30.
First of all, when I became pregnant at 40, people in general found it necessary to make comments to me that they never would have said if I were younger. Yes, I’ll admit it, I am a bit more tired on occasion but have been working on staying fit (get on the list for the relaunch of FitMomsover40 coming soon!) Finding work as an older mom has presented its own set of issues. Sometimes, I feel a bit self-conscientious about being “the grandma” at the playground. And, since I have older children, they remind me regularly that I will be about 100 when Baby Beans is just getting out of school!
Camaraderie is good. As a parent, you should look to be part of many different groups of like-minded people. Make sure not to jump into the “ain’t it awful” groups because they are counter productive to your purpose of sharing stories, laughs and advice! When I had my first three daughters, many of my friends had children about the same age so we got together regularly and I joined a Mommy and Me Group through our local church.
Ten years later, the Internet has provided a great source for locating groups as a mom and a parent. Finding groups for moms over 40 has been a bit more difficult but there is only one way to change that! Start a group myself.
At Moms Like Me, you can join the new group, New Old Moms by clicking here.
If you would like to see if there is a local groups for your area, go to the Moms Like Me Home Page to see if there is one. If not, go ahead and start one!
Meetup is another great source for finding groups in any areas that gather on just about any topic. There is a Moms Meetup page for finding local Mom Groups. At this point there wasn’t any Moms over 40 Meetup Groups but look for that to change soon! Don’t be afraid to start one in your area either!
Are you on Face Book? I just went there and started a Face Book New Old Moms Club. Come join us and share some stories, laughs and advice with other Face Book Moms over 40!
If you aren’t on Twitter, go do it now! Twitter is an awesome source for meeting other moms, interacting and becoming part of a community. Follow me at New Old Mom for connections with other moms and definitely join TwitterMoms to stay in tuned with what’s going on with moms on Twitter.
New Old Moms need play dates too but sometimes you have to be the one to make the call, start the group or send out the invitation. I invite you to Join the New Old Moms Club today and look forward to some great conversation between moms of all ages!
P.S. watch for the launch of the New Old Mom sister sites coming soon!
New Old Moms Entrepreneur Club
Fit Moms Over 40
New Old Moms Go Green
9/11 Is Our Past, Our Present and Our Future
Today is September 11th.
Today is my Mother’s Birthday.
Today, is also the date that our USA had the worst terrorist attacks in it’s history.
This is a day that has left a mark in our lives for eternity.
September 11th had always been a day that we celebrated because of my mom’s birthday. Obviously, on September 11, 2001 there was no celebration. In 2002, my mom decided not to celebrate her birthday at all.
Over the past several years she has slowly come around to where it’s OK for us to have cake and gifts again.
We are from New York. Since my husband’s family is from Long Island, the World Trade Center Diseaster directly affected many of our friends and family members.
September 11th is a very difficult and emotional time for all Americas. It poses a double edged sword for our family trying to decide whether it is “right” or not to be celebrating on such a sober day.
Despite the fact that such a tragic event happen on that particular day in history, there are many that have cause to celebrate. Maybe it’s a birthday, a wedding, an Anniversary or special event that happens to also share that fateful date. It’s amazing how people that don’t even remember my birthday seem to remember that September 11th is my Mom.s birthday.
Our country has shown it’s incredible resilence and ability to weather any storm through actions we have taken over the past seven years. As our wounds heals, we can begin to appreciate the wonderful Americas that we live in and celebrate the joys that bring our families and our worlds together.
The tradegy at The World Trade Center will always be part of our past, our present and our future.
As we take that time to remember the events of that day in 2001 we should also take the time to remember that the date is a special day for so many people for many other reasons.
Take the time today to bow your head to remember those that were lost. Then take the time to raise your head up high to remember all that we have to celebrate as we live free here in the Good Ole’ USA!
Happy Birthday Mom!
I Love You!
The Changed My Life Baby and The Beach Lady
Life. It is amazing how you can be chugging along on one path then….BOOM…hair pin turn takes you in a whole different direction.
I am a true believer in this, “God gives you what you can handled in life”. Just sometimes I wonder if he has my mistaken with someone else?
Let me tell you about the Lady at the Beach and how I came up with the New Old Moms Club. Baby Beans loves the beach. She could spend all day everyday there. A few months back, Beans and I had done our walk and decided to play on the sand hill. She calls it HER mountain. As she ran up and down with me following, I had noticed this old woman watching us.
You know when you can just tell when someone has something to say? Well, she did alright. Once again, I have to tell you, people need to turn their brains on before they speak…Click-Power On Please! Well, here’s how the conversation went…
After complimenting me on how beautiful Baby Beans is, she asked with a confused look, “Is she you little ‘change of life’ baby?” Stop right there. I was 43 at the time and in my opinion at least, I didn’t look old enough to be going through my ‘change of life’.
I quickly replied, “No. She was a vacation souvenior but she definitely has CHANGED my life!”. I guess my annoyed expression and sharp tone said what I was really thinking because the woman, slightly red-faced, replied, “Oh, I see. You’re just one of those…New Old Moms.”
Thankfully (for her), Baby Beans scampered off just out of reach so I had to say good bye to my new found enemy to chase after her. I don’t know if at that point I was more angry or embarassed. New Old Mom? What the heck is that supposed to mean anyway? I am a new Mom over 40 but when did 40 become Old?
When I got home and relayed the story to Jack he just laughed. He told me just to ignore it and reassured me that I had had more energy over with four children, businesses, volunteering, coaching and everything else than some 30 year old moms do.
New OLD Mom. The old part still really annoyed me. I can’t say I didn’t wonder when I found out I was pregnant at 40 how all this would work out. I was scared. Again, I do believe everything does happen for a reason in life.
Well, Baby Beans might not have been a ‘change of life’ baby but she sure did change our life completely…all for the better. She gives me motivation, inspiration and whether I want it or not, she keeps my o my toes!
As far as the ‘New Old Mom’ thing, I am a perpertual glass full person. Hence, you are at the New Old Moms Club and will soon have the opportunity to visit the New Old Moms Entrepreneur Club! Don’t forget to check out Fit Moms Over 40, too!
I am celebrating being over 40 as a new mom, an old mom and as a women! Life may take unexpected turns sometimes. Enjoy the path you are on, whatever it may be and embrace who you are at any age!
New Moms, Old Moms, New Old Moms…
As I scroll through the dictionary definitions of Mom and Mother, I don’t actually see any age requirements listed. That leads me to believe that, within reason, there aren’t any.
I joined the New Old Moms Club right from the get go. Being a bit of a late bloomer, my first daughter was born just after I turned thirty. It was funny because I was exactly thirty years younger than my Mom, too.
Two more little ladies showed up within the next two years and my “mom status” was quickly moving toward just plain “old mom.”
A week in the Dominican Republic catapulted me head first into the ‘New” old mom category. My fourth daughter was born shortly after I turned 40!
My husband wanted to name her Margarita (or ‘one too many’) but my other three girls quickly nixed that idea.
Oh where oh where did the energy I had at thirty go?
My older three daughters are now 11, 12, and 14. The baby is 2 1/2.
I’m not quite sure who is more difficult…the Toddler or the Teen!
Honestly, though, I can’t tell you how special these girls are!
As kids get older we forget how it was when they were small. This little one brings back that flood of memories including those first steps, first words and those sleepless nights!
I thank my lucky stars everyday for my children. They bring light and love into our hearts.
The New Old Moms Club is a place for New Moms (of any age), Old Moms and New Old Moms to gather and share their stories, their questions, their knowledge and their support.
As president of this club, I look forward to opening the doors to many different topics and offering a laugh, a tear or some decent advice where I can!
Thanks for joining me…
Welcome To The Club! A Little About Me and Mine…
Thanks for joining the New Old Moms Club!
Just wanted to take a quick second and introduce myself and my family since they fill my content daily.
My name is Tina Williams. I am a New Old Mom Over 40!
Actually, I am 44 and I have four beautiful daughters. Just for the sake of Internet Safety and a bit of fun, I’ll give you my names for them.
My Number 1 is my MayMay. Gotta love her but she does the “oldest child” thing all too well! She impresses me everyday with her resilience and strength.
Next is my BugMama. She was my middle child until the baby came along. She’s a lover, an artist and a friend. Love the Bug.
Then my Jackaree. Smart as a whip but was born Blonde. All too often her kindness replaces her common sense but she is still my first baby! She is a corker that you’ve got to laugh with.
Then the baby. My Beans. My little Baby Beans. Strong willed. Rules the roost here and loves her sisters. Her Daddy is her best friend. She is my heart and soul!
Jack. The Dad. The Husband. My Love. My Best Friend.
Then we have the puppy, Baily; the kitten, Reesee; the hamster and the birds.
Don’t be scared. We are kinda normal, kinda not. I can guarantee you may get a chuckle and hopefully some of my New Old Mom stuff will help you get through your day with a smile!
See you in the Club…
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