Tag: life lessons
-
Three Insights I Hope My Teenagers Gained from Their Grandfather
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lisa Morgan On a recent evening, the rain barely bothered me. It was nothing compared to the downpour from earlier when I could hardly see the street. I could have easily parked at my daughter’s school and hurried inside with my husband and our daughter, Mia, to the sports banquet. We…
-
Teaching Our Children the Importance of Epic Failures
Get Pregnant Fast “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” —Liam Rivers “It is impossible to live without failing…
-
5 Insights I Had Forgotten About Teenage Girls
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was born, it felt like I was revisiting a story I knew all too well. From day one, I noticed our shared traits and was thrilled to discover her love for pink mirrored mine. I’ve passed on my stubbornness and my nose, and she has gifted me with her…
-
10 Valuable Life Lessons You Likely Discovered in Your 20s
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach the final stretch of my 29th year, I can’t help but reflect on the rollercoaster ride that has been my 20s. This decade has been a whirlwind of experiences, shaping me into a more confident and content individual. With the dawn of my 30s on the horizon, I’m eager…
-
Dear Sweetheart,
Get Pregnant Fast While you’re still just a child in third grade, I feel it’s time to have a serious conversation—not the one about growing up and relationships, which can wait a few more years. This is about something that’s equally important: sportsmanship and how to handle difficult people. Remember that volleyball game last fall…
-
The Day I Became My Wife’s Fourth Child
Get Pregnant Fast It was an unforgettable day in the Cayman Islands, where my wife Sarah and I found ourselves at a turtle farm while celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary. As part of our cruise, we had lined up various excursions, and Sarah had suggested this one. To be honest, I wasn’t too thrilled about…
-
25 Things My Mom Was Absolutely Right About
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever found yourself exclaiming, “Wow, I sound just like my mom!” then you’re in for a treat. It turns out, our mothers often possess an uncanny knack for knowing what’s best. Recently, I found myself echoing my mother’s advice while scolding my daughter, “You don’t need to spend an eternity…
-
3 Ways Dog Ownership Prepares You for Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Yes, you read that right. Before you dismiss this idea as nonsense, let’s clarify: I fully understand that dogs and babies are entirely different beings. I have both—a loyal canine companion and a tiny human—and while my love for the latter is profound, my experience with the former has been invaluable. Many…
-
Father Passes Away Just Moments After Dancing with His Daughter at Her Wedding
Get Pregnant Fast In a heart-wrenching story, James Carter experienced one of the most cherished moments of his life—dancing with his daughter at her wedding—only to tragically pass away shortly afterward. Just minutes after sharing that special father-daughter dance, he suffered a fatal heart attack. According to his wife, Linda, family was paramount to James,…
-
5 Ways My Health Challenges Made Me A Better Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When I received my diagnosis of breast cancer, my son was only 18 months old, and I had just returned to work after maternity leave a mere seven months earlier. The news hit me like a ton of bricks, and it was a pivotal moment in my life. However, through this challenging…