Tag: life lessons

  • What If I Fall…Without My Father There to Catch Me?

    Parenting Get Pregnant Fast “Aren’t you afraid, Daddy?” “There’s nothing to fear, sweetheart.” “But what if I fall?” “I’ll always be there to catch you.” As a little girl, I was fiercely determined. When I set my sights on something, I would achieve it. The freedom of riding a bike without training wheels was calling…

  • 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…

  • Embracing Change: Learning to Let My Daughter Spread Her Wings

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    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…

  • The Puzzle of Parenthood: Embracing Change and Growth

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    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…

  • 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…

  • Did You Ever Imagine We’d Reach This Point, Mom?

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    Get Pregnant Fast For much of my early life, Mom, we communicated in two distinct dialects. My conversations revolved around crushes and friendships, while yours were steeped in literature and education. Each evening, we stood on opposite sides of a vast chasm, where you encouraged me to carve my own identity, while I yearned to…

  • 5 Misconceptions Kids Have About Life: A Friendly Reality Check

    Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: kids can be a bit naive. They have a tendency to believe just about anything, and honestly, it can be quite amusing. Trust me, I’ve tested this theory more times than I can count—both for scientific curiosity and simply because it’s fun to mess with their innocent minds! However,…

  • Dad Inspires Little Girl to Persevere While Catching a 5-Pound Bass with a Barbie Fishing Pole

    Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming display of parenting, a father encourages his daughter to persist as she reels in an impressive five-pound bass using a Barbie fishing pole. This charming moment not only showcases the bond between them but also highlights an important life lesson in determination. On a sunny day by the lake,…

  • 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…

  • The Best Decision We Made for Our College-Bound Son

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    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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