Tag: Frustration
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The No-Nonsense Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Let me give you a glimpse into my life. I’m a mom of four, crammed into seven years of chaos. At this very moment, my youngest is 13, and I just caught him sneaking snacks like a squirrel hoarding nuts. Meanwhile, my eldest is about to turn 21, convinced that reaching that…
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Parents: It’s Normal to Feel Frustrated
Get Pregnant Fast Being a parent can be an overwhelming experience. We often find ourselves expected to maintain a calm demeanor, even when faced with the chaos of screaming toddlers clinging to our legs. The reality is, feelings of anger and frustration are not only common but also completely acceptable when raising children. As a…
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The Frustration of the Asshole Bag
Get Pregnant Fast In our relationship, Mark has always been the spender. Not that I have an aversion to spending, but he has a knack for it that could easily lead us to financial ruin if I didn’t keep a tight grip on our budget. I’m the one who clips coupons, watches our bank balance,…
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This Frustrated Mom on Splash Mountain Perfectly Captures the Theme Park Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the classic theme park experience. You save diligently for weeks, excited to treat the family to a day of joy and adventure, only to find yourself an hour in, contemplating a life of solitude on a remote island. While we all have our grievances with theme parks, no one has articulated…
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I Am More Than Just a Homemaker
Menu Parenting I Am More Than Just a Homemaker Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 8, 2021 Originally Published: Jan. 15, 2015 One morning, I found myself unleashing pent-up frustration on an old plastic toy that had long been forgotten. I hammered it repeatedly, like a wild woman on a mission. Pieces of plastic flew everywhere,…
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Pinterest, I’m Over You (Again)
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I stumbled across a DIY lava lamp project on Pinterest, and I thought, why not give it a shot? I made the rookie mistake of leaving the browser open, and when my son Alex peeked over my shoulder, his eyes lit up. “Can we make those today?” he asked. Of course,…
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To Those Who Find My Kids Annoying: Trust Me, I’m Over It Too
Get Pregnant Fast I caught your glances as we entered the restaurant, my 7- and 4-year-olds weaving through the waitstaff and crowding the narrow walkway, while my 8-month-old wailed for a bottle despite just having eaten. Your eyes exchanged that familiar look—“Oh great, kids,” you thought, as you braced yourselves for the impending chaos. I…
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The Frenzied Parent Phenomenon (FPP)
Get Pregnant Fast What is the Frenzied Parent Phenomenon (FPP)? THE FRENZIED PARENT PHENOMENON (FPP): A state of utter exasperation where a parent feels so overwhelmed by their children that they contemplate shouting, escaping, or even whimsically considering sending the unruly child to a far-off land. This common condition is often marked by flushed cheeks,…