Tag: life lessons
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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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Did You Ever Imagine We’d Reach This Point, Mom?
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…
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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,…
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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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Why Caring for a Newborn Is Much Like Serving Tables
Get Pregnant Fast As a new parent, I was filled with anxiety just a month ago. My little one was so small and delicate, crying uncontrollably, and all I could think about was wanting to excel in this new role. The only experience I had was from working as a server. Was I supposed to…
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The Waiting Game: Lessons from a Package Delay
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a package destined for my 13-year-old son arrived earlier than I anticipated. I thought it wouldn’t show up until Monday, but he was eagerly counting down the hours until 8 p.m. on Sunday, as promised by the tracking information. When I informed him that it was being shipped via USPS, which…
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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…