Leave Your Muffin, Get a Muffin

Mark your calendars: Thursday, March 4, 7:00PM, Panera Bread = Mom's Night Out.

Come enjoy a night away in a warm, relaxing atmosphere with other MOPS Moms. If you can't make it right at 7:00PM, just come when you can, we'll save a seat and a pastry for you.

The address is 598 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

For more information about Panera Bread click here, and for directions click here.

A Green Walk: Update on Registration

Each year Brookside Gardens hosts a St. Patty's Day walk for young children. This year's walk will take place on Wednesday, March 17th. All MOPS Moms and their kids are invited to attend. The event includes a walk, a craft, and a snack. Come enjoy the fun! For more information about Brookside Gardens, click here.

Updated: You can register for this event by visiting: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.

If you don't currently have an account with Montgomery County you may open a new account by:

1. Clicking the Registration tab.

2. Click on the RecWeb Online Registration link

3. Once you're on the RecWeb site, click on the Creat a New Account link on the left side of the page.

4. It's free to create the account and it's fairly straightforward.

Once you have an account (or if you already have an account):

1. Register for course #274997

2. You will be charged the $3.00/child fee at the time of registration, so have your credit card handy.

We'll see you on the 17th. Don't forget your green!

Questions? Email Lauren at derwoodmops@gmail.com.

MOPS Playdate

Many moms and kids joined us yesterday for our February playdate. It was nice to finally get out of the house after all the snow. The moms enjoyed a little adult (as in, not 3 year old) conversation while the children played with toys and each other. We ended the morning with a little marble painting. Thanks for coming ladies!

Fun Times in Blizzard 2010!

A few people have already sent in pictures of their snow fun. Please keep sending them in and we will add it to this post.

The Seager Crew

Lindsey Meagher's family out in the snow.

Maureen Hess' family at her in-laws in Gaithersburg.

Takin' Care of Business

Well, the snow has started falling and MCPS is out for the rest of the week. So, we won't be meeting tomorrow morning. But, we do need to take care of a little business. We will be going to the St. Patty's Day Walk at Brookside Gardens on Wed., March 17th. But, we need to reserve space on Feb, 16th. (Which, as you can figure out, is before our next meeting.) So, if you are planning on going, then please leave a comment including your name and the number of participating children you will be bringing. It will be $3/child for a craft and snack. Please don't RSVP unless you are definitely planning on coming. We will collect money at our next meeting on Feb. 24th.

In the meantime, get out and enjoy the snow with the kiddos. We would love to see what you are doing with your time in all these snow storms, whether inside or out. Take lots of pictures and send one or two to derwoodmops@gmail.com with the subject "snow picture" and we will add them in another post. We can't wait to see what everyone is doing!

Snowmageddon

We hope you are enjoying the 2010 Snowmageddon. But, if you aren't, don't worry, we are getting more snow on Tuesday night. So, how will you know if we are meeting or not? Well, we will let you know right here on the blog. We will be making our decision based on MCPS. If MCPS is closed or even has a delayed opening, we will sadly, not be meeting. And we will meet again on Feb. 24th. If you want a chance to get together before then, there is also a playdate on Feb. 17th at Derwood Bible Church. In the meantime, go build some cool snowmen and igloos.

Love is in the Air, And so is Another Giveaway

It's giveaway time!

To enter all you have to do is share your favorite thing your Valentine has done for you since last Valentine's Day. It can be big (a mushy romantic getaway), small (washing the dishes), or very ordinary (he's always a good listener).

Leave a comment below (make sure we know who you are) bragging about your hubby and how great he is in ONE area and we'll put your name in the hat for a sweet Valentine's Day treat.

This giveaway closes on Tuesday, February 9th at midnight. Good luck!

It's Burrito Time, Baby!

Mom's Night Out is here again!

When:
Thursday, February 4, 2010, 7:00PM (or anytime after)

Where:
Chipotle - Falls Grove
14925 Shady Grove Road
Rockville, MD

What:
Come, eat, and take time to catch up with other moms!

And don't worry, we'll all leave our little burritos at home (including that one in the picture)!