Does this make me a...

MM'sMama wrote: horrible mommy? A friend of mine was over this afternoon and she saw Brice's little mug on my counter (it says Brice's mommy and me mug). Anyway she asked why I felt Brice needed a mug. I told her that every morning is mommy and me time with Brice and while I have coffee Brice has hot coca. She went off the deep end telling me how horrible that is and how I should be ashamed that I do this (yeah this from the women who give her kids Mt. Dew a few times a day ). WTH? Its not like hes getting a HUGE mug of it, its one of those little tiny cuppuccino mugs KWIM? And its something we do together as Caroline is usually still asleep when Brice and I get up. Am I wrong is this bad?

luvbug00 replied: Karah I hope you arn't even thinking that you are a bad mommy! Give me a break! I think it's sweet and Mya drinks tea all the time and that has twice the caffeene of coco. I say do what your doing because I'm sure 30 years from now your Brice with remember the mornings with you over anything else!

MM'sMama replied: Thank you Nadia I really really needed that I was really feeling down about it. Brice LOVES tea too .

kayla's mama replied: OMG, I do not think for one second that your a bad mom for giving Brice cocco. I think its neat that you two have your "bonding" time like that. Like Nadia said that is a special moment that he will remember for a long time. Your a great momma

MM'sMama replied: Brandi thank you

C&K*s Mommie replied: to everyone.

Let her go off on her rant, but as Nadia said this will be his memory of his shared time with you.

MM'sMama replied:

Buckles&Chains replied: Hiya, I'm new here.

I agree with everyone else, I think It's great that you have found your bonding moment and are able to do it regulary.

mommymonster replied: That is not bad at all! It is wonderful that you have special time with your son! My grandmother, (my children's great grandmother) did the same thing with me, my sister and my kids, we all had our own mugs and we had coffee with her every morning, (of course ours was decaf and had 1/2 milk in it) but we loved our special time with her, it is one our most precious memories we had with her, and you know what, when your son is older and on his own, anytime he has a hot coco he will think of you and that special time yall had together. You are creating a bond with him that he will never forget and because he has that extra special time with you, he will feel a lot closer to you and as he gets older he will sit and have personal conversaions with you and feel completely comfortable opening up to his mom.....all over coco. So, bottoms up!

MM'sMama replied: You ladies are so sweet I am tearing up over here. Thank you

Crystalina replied: Paaa-leeeeeeze! Like you said "this from a womam who gives her kids Mt. Dew"!

I think maybe she's just a little jelouse because she dosn't bond with her children like you do. She's probably hoping she can get you to stop so SHE doesn't look so bad.

Nina J replied: That doesn't make you a bad mother. It makes you a loving, caring mother.

mckayleesmom replied: I think you need a new friend

Chiflata2003 replied: It's not like you are giving him coffee. you are a good mom.

MM'sMama replied:
I think so too.

Thanks momma's

holley79 replied: I think that is awesome that you and Brice have Mommy and Me time. I think it's important for both of you.

Edward's Mommy replied: In no way does this make you a bad mommy. Your friend sounds a lot like a friend I had. She told me that I was raising my son wrong because I wasn't doing it the way she was. You need a better, more supportive friend!

MamaJAM replied: What's wrong with cocoa? Yes...it has sugar and caffience - BIG WHOOP!
I don't think I ever drank water as a kid (seriously, never)....I lived on iced tea with lemon/sugar, soda and cocoa.
Don't give up your special morning time just because your one friend has a problem with it.

kimberley replied: what a sweet little tradition. tell your "friend" to bugger off!

MyBrownEyedBoy replied:

I couldn't have said it better myself. Keep enjoying your time with Brice. They aren't small forever.

CantWait replied: I think that is such a sweet thing to do Makes you a great mommy in my eyes

My3LilMonkeys replied: I think that is a great idea and a really sweet thing to do. IMO it makes you a GREAT mommy, not a bad one!

ilovemybaby replied: Uh I want to slap her. Mountain Dew?! Does she even water it down or does she just give it to them straight?

About the cocoa... you are not a bad mommy. I give Abby Milo (hot chocolate) mixed in with her milk sometimes before bedtime or when it's really cold.
There isn't much caffeine in chocolate compared to Coca Cola and coffee. IMO

1lilpeanut2love replied: AWWH!! I think that is so sweet. I wouldn't worry what the other lady says. Who is she to say that. I think is great that you and your son get some mommy and me time. You are definitely not a bad mommy. You are doing nothing wrong. Sounds great!! Enjoy those special times together.

MM'sMama replied:
She just hands them a can or put it in a bottle! (her kids are 1yr and 3yrs BTW )

Thanks so much everyone

jacobsmama replied: You are so not a bad mother!!!!! Brice will forver remember this time he has with you and her saying that is proably out of jealousy that she didn't think of this first!! I think it is an awesome Idea and the fact that you do this makes you

the best mom!!!!!

Insanemomof3 replied: What an awesome way to spend your mornings!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your friend doesn't sound like she is a very good friend. Poo on her!

beautifulkids replied: How rude is that????? Special time is special time and it means a lot to both of you. I'm sure the treat is great too!!!! There is nothing wrong with that at all!!! What's she talking about? I think it is an extremely cute and a lovely idea. It's cute that they can pretend that they're drinking coffee like mommy .Enjoy the time together and ignore what she said, it was rude and not necessary.

~~*Missi*~~ replied: give me a break. Sorry but she is off her rocker. I mean the only person that "could" throw stones has never ever ever given thier child, fast food, chocolate, candy of any sort, pop, sugar drinks, anything that isn't a veggie and fruit, not processed etc.... (they shouldn't because what you do with your child is your business friend or family )
There is a difference between 1 cup and 10 cups yeah. But your having a cup a day ohhhhh bad mommy LOL, i am going to now take you over my knee and paddle your tushie! LOL i am sorry I don't know to be mad that some said that to you or laugh at thier I dont know stupidity or ignorance...

She gives her kids mt dew. Ummm yeah the caffiene headaches I have had this week for myself giving that up I can't imagine what it could do to a small child...
sorry i am laughing to hard LOL, what a dip.....

CAMSMOM1 replied: Karah, just blow her off. I've found that everyone is an "expert" on how to raise my son. Sometimes I listen, and other's I leave at the door. And in this case, leave it. She has NO CLUE what she's talking about. Consider the source? A Mom that belives in giving her son soda everyday for crying out loud! Sure, Cam has had soda, but that's far and few between. Maybe she's just saying it out of her own guilty conscious?

You're THE BEST Mommy! And treasure the alone times you have with Brice. What a beautiful time you two get to experience everyday. Don't let anyone take that away from you.

Tomorrow, I say you give him a double cup of it, and make a toast to your Mt. Dew friend!

MM'sMama replied: Thanks ladies I'm glad know one thinks bad on me for this. You are all so sweet!

Thanks Ann you crack me up I can always count on you to make me smile.

3xsthefun replied: You are not a bad mom. I think that is really sweet what you do.

I'm sure it is something he will remember forever.

She really should be ashamed of herself saying your a bad mom.

Cece00 replied: You know, personally, I would not give my kids that every day but its more of a mess thing than a caffine/sugar thing My 3 yr old is super messy.

No, seriously, though....you need to dump this B*tch as a friend. She told you that you should be ASHAMED of yourself?? If I ever had a friend tell me that for something I am doing with my kids, it would probably take everything I had not to slap her. Plus, she gives her kids Mt. Dew. A 1 yr old! I dont give my 4 yr old more than a sip or two when I have a soda of some sort and I rarely drink those around my kids!