Tag: childhood memories
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The ‘My Kid Can’t Eat This’ Instagram Account: A Nostalgic Journey into Picky Eating
Get Pregnant Fast As a 49-year-old, I can definitely relate to the sentiments expressed by kids when it comes to food preferences. Take, for instance, this little one who firmly believes that any roasted pepper is a total disaster. I get it. If a pepper that isn’t just pulled from the fridge finds its way…
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A Hopeful Reflection on Sibling Bonds During Their Final Year of High School Together
Get Pregnant Fast As their mother, I often reminisce about the early days when my children, a gangly 10-year-old named Ella and her squeezable 7-year-old brother, Noah, would hop into the minivan, backpacks in tow, ready for their first day of school. Ella, in her low pigtails and new outfit from Justice, and Noah, with…
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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…
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To My Beloved Son, For the Day You Leave Me at School
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent knows the bittersweet feeling that comes with watching their child take their first steps toward independence. As I laced up your tiny sneakers and slipped your favorite blue backpack over your shoulders, a mix of pride and heartache washed over me. “Mommy, come with me? Mommy, no leave?” you pleaded,…
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Disney Celebrates 22-Year-Old Ticket, Woman Reclaims Joy Her Childhood Self Missed
Get Pregnant Fast Thanks to a devoted father and the kindness of Disney staff, one woman experienced the magic of her childhood dreams when Disney honored a ticket that had been kept for 22 years. Megan Thompson’s family frequently visited Disney World, as they owned a timeshare in Orlando. However, during one memorable trip, she…
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My Growing Son Has Outgrown His Teddy Bear, But I Still Cherish Mine
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As a Parent Who Has Experienced Loss, This Is the Question That Haunts Me the Most
Get Pregnant Fast I never anticipated that a seemingly ordinary Sunday would send my world into a tailspin. Yet, grief has a way of catching you off guard, often long after the initial shock has faded. My surviving triplet and I were at the local grocery store, navigating our typical weekly shopping trip. After we…
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Cherish the Chaos: A Wise Reminder from an Elderly Shopper
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of parenting young children, feelings of exhaustion and frustration can easily take over. Anyone who has navigated these challenging years knows how draining they can be, and it’s natural to lose your cool amidst the chaos. However, it’s essential to remember that these fleeting moments will soon become memories…
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The Father My Children Have: A Grateful Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my childhood, the memories of my father are few and far between, often blurred like old photographs. They come to me like fragments of a long-forgotten film — I can’t quite distinguish between what’s real and what’s imagined. I recall a kitchen chair that was always empty during…