If I'm Diapering a Watermelon, Then Where'd I Leave the Baby?: Help for the Highly Distractible Mom (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"With warmth and humor, Carol offeres practical solutions to the small irritations of being a gloriously unregimented mom. Thank you, Carol, for affirming and inspiring those of us who would rather run through sprinklers with our kids than organize the spice cabinet." --Christine Field, Author of "Help for the Harried Homeschooler" and "Coming Home to Raise Your Children"

Product Description

At last, a gloriously unregimented mom shares stories and strategies that help other highly distractible moms run a genuine, joyful, and successful home and homeschool!

This books offers lots of practical tools to keep chaos at bay, and helps moms develop their strongest qualities - qualities that perhaps have been seen as weaknesses. Best of all, you will find new reasons to be excited about who you are, and you will discover how the qualities you possess are true gifts from God that make you a real asset to your family.

Learn how working with your personality traits instead of constantly fighting against them makes it possible for you to:
keep track of items that get lost at the worst possible moment
actually arrive on time or even early
access whatever information you need whenever you need it
limit the pesky interruptions that get you off task
get stuff to organize itself so you have more time to spend with your family
organize and run a "delight-driven" home and/or homeschool

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Emerald Books (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932096132
• ISBN-13: 978-1932096132
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #337,124 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Should Be Handed Out Like Candy..., August 27, 2005

By	M. R. Wilson "melphd" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is not only hilarious, but so, so practical. After I read it, I immediately ordered 3 copies for friends. Do your worn out, forgetful brain a favor and order this book!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Carol,, August 5, 2006

By	Shannon (Florida) - See all my reviews

I have discovered your great conspiracy! I now know your secret method for boosting book sales. After hearing you speak at a convention, I ran home and requested your book for the distractable mom from the library. I was surprised to find that I had to wait behind 3 others, but I was hopeful that I would get a call any day from the library to come pick up my requested book. After a month, I checked my account, shocked to find that I was STILL behind 3 people. At my next visit, I asked the librarian what the status of the book was. She said at that point, it was 6 weeks late and they were losing hope of having it returned. About a month later, I had moved up one notch. The librarian said they had bought a new copy. 3 months later, the (second) book finally made it back. At last, I was only 1 slot away from checking out your book! I'm sad to report that it's been 4 months now. I've finally given in and just bought a darn copy. I doubt the library will be able to keep this book in stock! I've come to realize that I probably saved myself $20 in late fees by purchasing it. It's a genius ploy- a book for the mom too distracted to bring it back to the library!

Thanks!

Shannon

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ahh - Sweet Relief for distracted moms!, January 28, 2006

By	R. Powell (MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a very encouraging book for those who have many things going on in their lives. It was instrumental in giving me several practical ideas for managing the smaller details in life. Great book and I highly recommend it for those struggling with "keeping it all together". It will give you inspiration and keep you entertained!