Tag: personal space
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12 Irritating Phrases My Tween Daughter Now Uses Against Me
Get Pregnant Fast 1. I was just kidding! Sarcasm is my go-to humor style, and it seems my daughter, Mia, has picked up on this talent. Whenever I toss out a sarcastic remark, she now retorts with, “Oh really? I can’t wait to go to the dentist!” To which I reply, “Sounds fun! I’m excited.”…
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I Want to Take a Break from Motherhood, and That’s Totally Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Next week, I have an exciting getaway planned with my closest friend. I have to admit something though: I won’t miss my child at all during this time. We’re set to enjoy four nights and four days of bliss, complete with cozy beds, steaming showers, and coffee hot enough to make my…
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Mom Life Hacks to Navigate Everyday Nonsense
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, an administrator from my daughter’s school—where I happen to be a class mom—asked me to chair the annual fundraising committee for the 1st grade. I graciously thanked her for considering me but declined the offer. I’ve traversed that volunteer path before, and honestly, I simply don’t have the bandwidth for it…
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The Ideal Home: A Dreamy Escape from Family Life
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily and Jake When Jake and I tied the knot, the first few months felt like a fairy tale, largely because we had already shared a living space before saying “I do.” If we had returned from our honeymoon and merged our lives without the prior experience, it would have been…
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20 Creative Ways I Carve Out Time for Myself
Get Pregnant Fast In the quest for a little me-time, I’ve found myself getting quite resourceful. Whether it’s a clever excuse or a strategic ploy, I’m always on the lookout for a way to catch a breather amidst the chaos of daily life. Here are 20 tactics I’ve employed to reclaim a precious few moments…
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Hey Kids, Sometimes Your Mom Would Like a Little Privacy
Get Pregnant Fast I tiptoe out of the kitchen while the kids are engrossed in their toys, moving stealthily through the living room, past the bedrooms, and finally into what used to be my haven — the master bathroom. With its spacious soaking tub, his and her sinks, and a glass walk-in shower that sparkles…
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Finding My Space: Embracing the Need for Alone Time
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always been someone who craves her own space. Throughout my life, I’ve never shared living quarters with anyone other than my family for more than a year—every roommate I had eventually left, usually due to my introverted nature. It’s not something I take pride in, but it’s simply a part of…
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Why Moms Can’t Escape Identity Theft
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve lost my identity. And the twist? I know exactly who the culprits are. This ragtag trio of little ones has commandeered my name, trading it in for a slew of generic titles. I’m no longer “Emily.” Now, I’m simply “MOM!” “MAMA!” “MOMMY!”, and occasionally, with an exaggerated eye roll, “Mother.” This…