Tag: life lessons
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How Divorce Taught Me to Appreciate My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast During our final college weeks, my friends and I indulged in one last night of karaoke, filled with dreams of future success. As art majors, we believed we would conquer New York and spark a revolutionary feminist movement in art—our creations so profound that they would leave an indelible mark on the…
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Embracing Change: Learning to Let My Daughter Spread Her Wings
Get Pregnant Fast Tomorrow marks a significant milestone as we prepare to welcome a remarkable young woman back from her summer adventure. Our 16-year-old daughter has spent five transformative weeks in Lyon, France, with her extended family. I can already sense that she’ll return to us a bit older and wiser. As we stood at…
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The Puzzle of Parenthood: Embracing Change and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve accumulated a collection of wooden peg puzzles for my children, a tradition I started when my oldest was just a year old. We’ve got letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and animals—everything you can imagine. I thought these puzzles would be a fantastic way to introduce my kids to the…
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Joke All You Want, But My Sorority Days Were Truly Remarkable
Get Pregnant Fast Nearly 25 years ago this fall, I took the plunge and pledged to a sorority. Yes, I was one of those girls—the quintessential sorority sister of the early 90s. We were often labeled as bowheads, accused of purchasing friendships, and became the punchline for countless blonde jokes and bimbo remarks. Our teased…
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Why I’m Not Pursuing Home-Schooling for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast In conversations around me, the criticisms of public schools are rampant. I have friends who are dedicated to home-schooling, and while I sip my sparkling water, reveling in a brief moment of quiet, I can’t help but feel a twinge of self-doubt. This morning, my partner worked through the night, leaving me…
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The Best Decision We Made for Our College-Bound Son
Get Pregnant Fast When our youngest son, Ethan, graduated from college, it marked the end of an era for me—a time when I managed everything from his allowance to his medical appointments, and even his thank you notes. Those days of being the all-in-one mom were behind me. Reflecting on Ethan’s journey, I recall defining…
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The Kind of Woman I Never Expected to Be
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a child, I envisioned myself as a woman who effortlessly remembered birthdays and anniversaries. I imagined sending out cards that arrived precisely on time, writing thank-you notes in a timely manner, and surprising friends with “just thinking of you” letters adorned with charming stationery. Instead, I find myself the…
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12 Life Lessons from ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the wave of Hugh Grant films that swept through the ’90s? Well, it’s been over 20 years since Four Weddings and a Funeral graced our screens, and it remains a standout because of its wit and emotional depth, setting it apart from typical romantic comedies of that era. Here are 12…
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Connection: Embracing Love Amidst the Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast In “Connection,” we dive into the whirlwind of relationships where love seems to flourish in the most unexpected corners. The show, brought to life by the creative geniuses behind it, gives us a glimpse into the life of the vibrant character, Lila, portrayed by the talented actress, who is finally given a…
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The Day I Crossed Paths with My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Eight years ago, I found myself unceremoniously inducted into the Divorce Club—an experience I often joke about, claiming I wanted to stay married while my husband and his new partner had different ideas. This humor often elicits knowing laughter or awkward smiles, depending on who’s listening. Since that chapter began, I’ve faced…