Tag: childhood memories
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The Delight of Carrying My Sleepy Little Ones
Get Pregnant Fast As I glance to my right, I notice her eyes are peacefully shut. I lean in closer, confirming that her normally animated face has softened into restful tranquility. Sleep must have crept in during the movie, gently urging her to surrender to the sweet dreams swirling in her mind. A mixture of…
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Enough With the Snack Bags After Sports Events!
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about a topic that’s been weighing heavily on my mind: the obsession with post-game snack bags. I might ruffle some feathers here, but honestly, it’s time we address this ridiculous trend that seems to plague every sports event. Picture this: after just an hour of soccer practice, little Sophie absolutely…
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The New Definition of Up All Night
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when “up all night” conjured images of wild parties, late-night cramming for exams, and perhaps a bit of romance. But those days shifted dramatically once my children arrived. Last week, my eldest, Jake, returned home from college for a brief visit, with his flight scheduled to touch down…
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12 Memories I Wish My Kids Hold Onto (And 12 I Hope They Forget)
Get Pregnant Fast Children’s memories are fascinatingly unpredictable. They might cling to a moment from their toddler years while forgetting where they left their shoes just minutes ago. My 4-year-old daughter often talks about the time I overcooked spaghetti two years back, but she can’t seem to recall the countless delicious meals since then. Wouldn’t…
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10 ’80s Songs That Perfectly Capture Life With a 3-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Whether you’re an unexpected parent like me, starting your family later in life, or just reminiscing about the joys of parenting a three-year-old, you know the wild ride it can be: exhausting yet hilarious. As a proud child of the ’80s—I was just a pre-teen when MTV debuted with “Video Killed the…
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An Open Letter to the Exhausted Mother in the Grocery Store
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Exhausted Mother in the Grocery Store, I saw you there. Lunchables? Seriously? I noticed your little one begging for popsicles as you stood in front of the freezer, contemplating which flavor to choose. I watched you leave the store with your growing child nestled in the cart, bombarding you with questions.…
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Revisiting ABC’s Afterschool Specials: A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane
Get Pregnant Fast It was a whirlwind of nostalgia as I dove headfirst into the world of ABC’s Afterschool Specials. I hadn’t thought about these gems in years, yet suddenly, I found myself reciting lines from the episodes as if no time had passed. Many of us from the 80s and 90s remember watching stars…
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Embracing the Summer Slowdown: The Art of Waiting
Get Pregnant Fast Do you remember the frustration of waiting for your favorite movie to rewind on a VCR? Or the anticipation of Saturday mornings spent watching cartoons that only aired once a week? Think back to those late nights spent on the couch, eagerly awaiting Friday Night Videos. And let’s not forget the long…
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The Ultimate ’80s Hair Saga: The Perm Disaster
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I could remember, I was stuck with fine, straight black hair. I couldn’t help but envy my friends with those luscious curls. It was like a scene straight out of a beloved childhood book—think of how Ramona Quimby idolized Susan, the curly-haired girl seated in front of her at…