Blog Posts by Diane Mizota, Host of This Week in M.O.M.

THIS WEEK IN M.O.M…We are celebrating with videos of kid firsts! From a baby's first step, to a toddler's first haircut, or a child's first lost tooth…these are the moments we will never forget. Some parents are lucky enough to capture these memories on tape, and we are sharing these home videos with you today.

Do you remember your child's first step? Leave us a comment below and share your story with us!

Resolutions, are they worth it?

New Year's Resolutions…love 'em or hate 'em? I hate them. Not only do I have enough pressure in my life (admittedly, much of it self-inflicted) but new year's resolutions feel like a setup for failure. As moms, we always feel that we should be doing more: more cooking, working, family outings, homework sessions, volunteering, cleaning, exercising…the list goes on. So why would I want to add one more thing that I "should" be doing? No thank you.

This was a particularly stressful holiday season for me. In trying to buy a short sale house, I got sucked into a vortex of shady realtors, a seller trying to extort money from me, and dreary uncertainty as to where I would live come January 1 st . This stress cocktail of non-home buying resulted in me packing up our entire house on new year's eve and moving down the block in order to stay in our school district. (not to mention about 43 new grey hairs!) I'm shocked I have enough energy to write this post.

So as I unpack a mountain of

Baby Jackson is 2 months old and his parents have just discovered that he gets startled by the sound of his dad's snoring. Jackson is all smiles until he hears a snore, and then his eyes go wide in shock at that funny sound. It's caught on tape and is enough to make anyone smile! This video has gone viral with over 130,000 views on Baby Jackson's youtube page!

THIS WEEK IN M.O.M…We are recapping the Best Kid Videos of 2011! Viral videos were huge this year and it seemed like some of the biggest home videos were of the littlest stars. From talking twins to laughing babies and singing sensations, it's amazing what we can catch our children doing on camera. Happy New Year Moms, and we can't wait to see what you capture on camera in 2012!

What was your favorite Viral Video this year? Leave us a comment below…

For more of 2011's biggest Kid Viral Videos, check out these:

2-year-old recites nursery rhyme	Elliott wants to get married!

Baby Laughs at Books Dropping!	Boy tries to rescue a fly!

THIS WEEK IN M.O.M…Santa Claus is coming to town! Are your kids ready for the man with the big white beard? It's funny how some little ones can't wait for the jolly guy's arrival, while others are scared of Saint Nick. Watch these holiday home videos of children meeting Santa, and you're sure to relate to the reactions in one way or another. Merry Christmas!

Do you remember your child's first reaction to meeting Santa Claus? Leave us a comment below and share your story with us.

THIS WEEK IN M.O.M…Baking and the Holidays go hand in hand, but how often do your children help you in the kitchen? Our host Diane Mizota went on a search for some kid-friendly Holiday recipes guaranteed to make your little ones want to bake with you. Erica Tucker, founder of Sweet E's Bake Shop in Beverly Hills, shares her secret to three delicious treats your whole family will devour this Christmas.

Do you bake with your kids? Leave us a comment below.

For more information on these Holiday Treats, see below:

Christmas Cake Pops - First, bake one box of cake mix and let it cool. Next, combine cooled cake with one tub of frosting in a bowl. Mix the cake and frosting together, and roll into golf ball sized balls. Place cake balls on wax paper and put them in the freezer to harden. Once slightly hardened, insert a wooden or plastic craft stick into each ball. Next, dip each cake pop into melted chocolate & decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or even crushed candy

THIS WEEK IN M.O.M…the Holidays are here, so we gathered some hilarious home videos of children celebrating. From Christmas trees and ornaments to festive school pageants, watch as these kids get swept up in the spirit of the season!

What is your child's favorite thing about the Holidays? Leave us a comment below…

And for more adorable kid videos, check out these:

Multiples!	Laughing Babies!

Dancing Kids!	Tempers and Tantrums!