Donna Gargett

Hi everyone! My name is Donna Gargett. Or as my daughter likes to say "introducing.....Donnaaaa Gargettttt!!!! I am totally in love with my family. I have a 2 year-old, Ava, and a three year- old, Bella, who are at the center of my heart. But I wouldn't have this loving family if it wasn't for my husband David who shares the same fun loving spirit I do. I always tell my husband I never know what to say to the women that complain about their husbands, I just can't relate. I grew up in California, but have been more at peace in North Carolina. When I told my friend I moved again she told me that my life was far from boring. After getting my BA in psychology I worked as a case manager for mental health. I was touched by the struggles I saw other people endure and tried to assist them any way I could by providing resources that they could not provide for themselves. As my "clock"started ticking I thought my career should take a turn so I could start a family, so I became a Director at a private day school. I was able to take my daughter with me and daycare was much more affordable. So with every move it is hard to maintain the same position, but I am still struggling with finding the right job for me and my family. I have dabbled in a lot of extra curricular activities before having children such as; completing two marathons, salsa dancer, published a poem, wrote for a LA magazine, sold oil paintings and had my own exhibit. I am looking to get back to some of my creative joys which includes writing. I thought this would be a great way to combined my two loves; my family and writing in a blog.

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Keeping Baby Safe for Summer Time Fun

Everyday the weather becomes warmer and warmer. We all know how Jacksonville, NC feels in the summer time. Super hot and super humid. These are not the best conditions for a little baby without the right protection. I insist that my little baby wears sunscreen and a hat whenever she is going to be in the heat for awhile.

The daycare she attends often takes all of the little babies outside if the weather is nice. There is a huge canopy setup where all of the caregivers and baby’s can lounge in the grass and enjoy the outdoor breeze. There is plenty of shade and the grass is like astro turf so I’m not too worried ab out her getting bug bites.  I specify that I would lik

e caregivers to put sunblock on her whenever they go  outside. Even though she is in the shade sun rays can stay do harm in the shade.

We are planning a family trip to the beach in a few weeks and I am making all of the necessary arrangements to keep her safe at the beach and by the poolside.  I bought her a bigger round hat, flip flops, and cool clothing. I also bought her a floater jacket to wear in the pool. It fits like a life jacket so she is free to move her legs and arms and splash around. This way she isn’t confined to an inner tube. No matter what I always keep my eyes on her in the water because anything can happen in the blink of an eye.

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