Could There Be a June Cleaver in all of Us?

Barbara Billingsley, best known as Cleaver family matriarch June in Leave it to Beaver, has died at age 94.  June Cleaver became a symbol of the ideals and social threads of an entire generation.  TIME's website said "June Cleaver became shorthand for the idea of the impossibly perfect suburban housewife, and insofar as Billingsley carried out the role impeccably in pearls and heels, unflappable and perfectly coiffed, that was the unattainable ideal the show conveyed."  Unattainable - that's the key word.
We're not expected to be June Cleavers by any means, but we all spend time obsessing about the things that we didn't get to while trying to be the mom that we want to be.  As moms with little ones at home, we have to stand up and be proud of the priorities that we've chosen to focus on.  We get to make the decision about what's important and what isn't.  In my house, doing crafts and coloring pictures has taken priority over a cleared off kitchen table.  Another mom may need the cleared off table to feel that "job well done" feeling. 
What are the things that you're trying to teach your little ones at home?  What priorities would you like them to carry on with them?  I would like my daughter to never feel as if she had to conform... that artwork and music can take over the entire house if that's what makes us happy.  That means I have to give a little on the upkeep of housecleaning.  It's good enough, but it will never be my mom's house.  My mom was as close to June Cleaver as I've seen... house always spotless, dinner always ready, never late for anything.  I'm sure that she had to give up something to make that happen. 
We don't have to be perfect moms... June Cleaver moms.  We only have to be the mom that God has laid us out to be.  We have a perfect God.  That's all the perfection we need to find. 

MOPS Has Begun!

Well, fall is definitely setting in... the weather is colder, the leaves are changing color, and best of all, OBUMC MOPS is back in session!

We had a wonderful first meeting.  Were you there?  If not, why not?!  We took time to get to know the leadership team for 2010 / 2011 and we got to know the moms in our discussion groups.  What a difference these discussion groups will make this year!  They'll give us a better sense of intimacy in our groups, and an even better support system than ever. 

Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 13 at 7pm.  Be on the look out for your evite. 

Visit here for more information on the MOPS 2010 / 2011 theme

You're invited to the...

.... first MOPS meeting of the 2010 / 2011 Year!

It's only a few days away!  Can you believe it?  Where did the summer go?!  BUT the end of the summer means it's time for MOPS again!

Join us on Wedneday, Sept 22 from 7pm until 9pm for a traditional MOPS welcome.  You will also:

• Fill out or update registration forms for yourself or your child(ren)
• Meet your Discussion Group Leader (DGL)
• Enjoy a couple hours of mommy-time without someone tuggin' at your shirt!

 Can't make this meeting?  Click on schedule above to find out when our next meeting is!



Back To MOPS Picnic 2010 / 2011

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL BACK TO MOPS PICNIC!

September 18, 2010

10 am until 1pm

Old Bridge United Methodist Church

3966 Old Bridge Rd

Woodbridge, VA 22192

Summer's almost over!  Come see what everyone's been up to, and meet some new moms interested in joining up at MOPS this coming year!  There will be food, fellowship, and some laid back fun.  Let your kids run and unwind with the other moms.