September 8th, 2008
Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time by Marla Taviano
When I ran across Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time by Marla Taviano online, I thought the title was pretty compelling, so I jumped in and purchased a copy. Hello, what mom doesn’t want to change the world?!! I loved every minute of the book, and because it was a pretty easy read, could even get through it even though I am in the stage where a 5-year old and 2-year old love doing the “mommy dance” throughout the house. You know the one…. shouting “Mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy…..” while running circles around me constantly.
Actually, I found that this book was the perfect encouragement for me at the end of a long day. As I read Marla’s writing, I felt like I was sitting across the table from my best friend or my big sister, enjoying a cup of hot chai or coffee as she poured wisdom and understanding over me. What I loved most about this book is that she tackles numerous “hot topics”…. not giving trite answers but rather, pouring encouragement over her readers. From the transition from pregnancy to the newborn stage, breastfeeding to bottle feeding, dealing with in-laws, the stay-at-home vs. working mom debate, to adjustments in marriage…. she brings it all up! Not for the purpose of saying, “This is the way you have to do it,” rather, to allow the reader to wrestle and gain understanding for herself. Written from a Christian-perspective, Marla encourages moms to be grace-filled women, extending grace to others, even if they choose to mother from a different perspective.
This book really is written for moms with itty-bitties at home, but I still found it to be very beneficial as a mommy with kiddos who are a little older, too. It would be a great shower gift for your pregnant friend, too! All in all…. if you’re simply looking for a book that will encourage you in your mommy journey but not with a long “to do” list…. this is a great one!
This article was written by guest poster Deanna. Deanna enjoys blogging at Our Little Scrapbook, has two adorable little boys, recently survived sending her oldest to kindergarten, and is still trying to keep up with her crazy hubby who is a Children’s Pastor! When she finds a minute, she enjoys walks and bike rides with the fam, scrapbooking, stamping, and reading!
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For a chance to win a copy of Marla Taviano’s, Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time, Comment on this post by SEPTEMBER 21st AT MIDNIGHT! Marla has been SO generous to offer us 2 copies to give away!!!
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