Tag: funny parenting stories
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When Playdates Take a Turn for the Worse
Get Pregnant Fast “Hey, would Mia like to come over for a playdate?” the other mom asked. “Absolutely! That sounds wonderful,” I replied. “Make sure she brings her bathing suit,” she added. “Wait, what?” My heart sank. Mia was only 7, and the thought of her swimming at a stranger’s house without me there sent…
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Scarring Your Kids for a Lifetime: A Parenting Tale
Get Pregnant Fast When my son was deployed to Iraq for a year with the National Guard, I braced myself for a wave of emotional breakdowns, knowing how far away he would be. To help ease my anxiety, he set me up on Skype before his departure, allowing us to video chat occasionally. While it…