Tag: family chaos
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12 Reasons Reality TV Is Not for Me
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, as I juggle the chaos of my life, I can’t help but think, “This could make for a hilarious reality show!” However, if anyone were to offer us a deal, my answer would unequivocally be a resounding NO. Here’s why: My kids seem to think that wearing clothes is optional at…
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16 Ways Motherhood Mirrors Working at McDonald’s
Get Pregnant Fast My very first job, nearly 20 years ago, was at a fast-food restaurant. It’s practically a rite of passage for many American teens, and honestly, that experience shaped me in more ways than I can count. However, after two decades, a few degrees, and various career paths, I thought I had left…
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Mornings Are Tough (But We’re Glad You Made It)
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I witnessed a first grader having a meltdown as she knocked over a row of bicycles. Late for school, she hurriedly walked her bike towards the principal’s office. “Come ON!” her mom pleaded. “The bell just rang!” Their footsteps echoed along the sidewalk, a familiar tune of urgency. I was…
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Navigating Motherhood: Embracing the Chaos of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my own childhood, I can’t help but wonder: did my parents truly have it all figured out? Was it (A) a blissful experience, (B) the result of some brain-numbing hair products I used, or (C) were they simply better equipped to handle parenting than I am? This thought struck me…
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Today, I Choose to Embrace My Life
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I will choose to embrace my life. Even when I find myself rushing to get ready for work, herding the kids out the door, packing lunches, signing forms, and wiping sticky faces. Just when I think I’ve got everything under control, I’ll see the school bus pull away with my son…