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

by Carol Barnier

Book Overview

This is not a book written by one of those women who is naturally organized. Stories and strategies that help highly distractible moms run a joyful and successful home. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932096132
• ISBN13: 9781932096132
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Emerald Books
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Dear Carol,

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

great ideas

In this humorous, yet helpful book, Carol offers many innovative ideas to aid in managing a home and homeschool.

Ahh - Sweet Relief for distracted moms!

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!

Mommy Questions

Why is it that: --The clothes I tried so hard to get back into (after having a baby) are now out of style? --I can NEVER get caught up on laundry, dishes or sleep? --My brain turned to mush just as soon as my second son was conceived? --I can never find the remote control, but I can find a lego in the middle of the night--with the tender part of my foot?! Oh, well--this is a chaotic stage of life. I'm trying to embrace the chaos and not get bogged down in it. To help in that endeavor, I've been reading a really funny, practical book. The title is great--it's a Mommy Question extraordinaire: If I'm Diapering a Watermelon, Then Where'd I leave the Baby? by Carol Barnier The subtitle is "Help for the Highly Distractible Mom." I love it! Often, I've found myself wondering why I couldn't be a little more like Martha Stewart (in her pre-prison days!) and less like Lucy Ricardo. I mean, I can get into trouble faster than anyone I know! I really try to be organized and "with it"--but it doesn't happen very often. I lose my purse, my keys, and my cellphone regularly. Sometimes, I think I might lose my head if it wasn't attached. So if you're a highly distractible mom like me, take comfort in this thought from Barnier: "Your children were placed in your home by a wise and all-loving God who knew what He was doing. There is something your children are supposed to absorb from your love of life and spontaneity that they will need if they are to become what God has intended for them. . . And there are people to be reached for the kingdom who are tailor-made to be attracted to your spontaneous, casual, delight-filled ways." Spontaneous moms, rock on!!!

This Book Should Be Handed Out Like Candy...

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!