Tag: joy
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Seeking a Realm of Compassion and Awe
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where differences are celebrated rather than stigmatized, I envision a place where my son, Lucas, is part of a diverse community. Here, variations in abilities and characteristics are not labeled as afflictions or disabilities. Instead, the idiosyncrasies that make each individual unique are embraced and cherished. The true measure…
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What I Share With My Daughters When They Inquire About My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with questions, and my daughters frequently ask about my childhood. Some nights their curiosity feels genuine, while on others, I’m convinced they’re just stalling before bedtime. I often share neatly packaged stories with a clear arc, like the time a German shepherd scared me on my way…
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Why You Should Never Tell Mom She Can’t Dance
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: if you think you can put a stop to Mom’s moves on the dance floor, you’re in for a surprise. The truth is, she can dance—and she will dance, regardless of what anyone says. Moms have that unique ability to break free from the constraints of criticism, proving that…
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Embracing the Joy of Childhood: Let’s All Channel Our Inner Child
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, where challenges and negativity seem to dominate the headlines, there’s a viral video that reminds us of the pure, unfiltered joy found in laughter. It features a child laughing wholeheartedly, a sight that many of us sorely need to witness. If you’ve been keeping up with the daily chaos…
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You Must Fight for Joy in Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster ride filled with ups and downs. The other day, my son, Max, had me in stitches. It was a simple knock-knock joke, but his impeccable timing and delivery had me laughing genuinely. Moments like these are the lifelines I cling to amid the overwhelming demands of motherhood.…
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25 Moments of Joy from My Day
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, life has a way of draining the happiness right out of us, doesn’t it? Even when my basic needs—food, water, shelter—are met, the grind of adulting can be a real drag. But just when everything feels upside down and bleak, there are always those little gems that pop up to remind…
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My Second Child Taught Me to Embrace Parenthood and Find Joy
Get Pregnant Fast There was a pivotal moment in my life when you entered the world, my sweet second child. As I held you for the first time, freshly born and full of promise, I felt a profound sense of relief wash over me. All the anxiety I had clung to vanished in that instant,…
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The Top 5 Joys and Struggles of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is undeniably challenging; “gruelling” might even be a better term to describe the daily grind. When we discuss being a mom, there’s often an unspoken rule: we should focus solely on the blessings while glossing over the chaos that comes with raising little humans. Sure, we count our blessings, but let’s…
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We Simply Can’t Carry It All: A Real Talk on Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast My kids and partner were already settled in the car, ready to head to the pep rally for my children’s swim team. I was determined to wait until the very last minute to take the food out of the oven. Like many other parents, I often bring snacks to keep our little…
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You’ve Never Experienced Joy Like This Baby Who Pilfered a Phone
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful twist of fate, a baby recently became an internet sensation after swiping a phone mid-video recording, giving us a fleeting yet joyous 11 seconds of pure hilarity. We all know the thrill our little ones feel when they make off with our belongings, but this moment perfectly encapsulates the…