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One Day, I Might Just Show Up at Your Place and Wreck Your Stuff
Get Pregnant Fast Dear boys, I want to take a moment to express how proud I am to be your parent. Honestly, having four energetic sons like you is a joy that I wouldn’t trade for anything. You are smart, caring, and you fill my heart with a happiness that’s hard to put into words.…
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5 Downsides of the KonMari Method
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, I had an unusual talent for organizing. While my sister would pay me a dollar to tidy her room, I would direct her on how to declutter—sort socks into hampers, arrange books by height, and banish distracting posters from sight. Fast forward to today, and I still…
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Why Do Kids Struggle With Sleepovers?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is an adventure, filled with love and laughter—most of the time. I truly adore my children; they are my little treasures. However, let me be honest: sometimes I just need a breather from all the cherishing. We do have a wonderful babysitter for those rare date nights (remember those?), but she’s…
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Creating a Safe Haven for My Children: A Place to Find Comfort
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself on the phone with my parents, venting about the tough day I was having. It wasn’t just an ordinary day; I had received a hefty hospital bill for my husband’s recent four-day stay, alongside a letter from the IRS indicating an audit and an unexpected tax bill that…
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Our Home: The Ultimate Hangout Spot for Kids
Get Pregnant Fast The last time the kids had a break from school, I found myself at home as well. On that very first Monday, I blinked and suddenly there were six kids running around my living room. Just to clarify, I only have two! Assessing the situation, I realized there was only one logical…
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About A Bed: A New Beginning
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner moved out six years ago, my first impulse was to invest in a brand-new bed. Not just any bed—a luxurious Tempur-Pedic that set me back nearly $4,000, a sum I could hardly afford at the time. While it may not have been the most prudent financial decision, I can…
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A Brief Overview of the Items My Children Have Ruined
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 23, 2023 Before I became a parent, I would often visit friends and family with children and marvel at the chaos that surrounded them. Even in tidy homes, signs of destruction were evident—broken couch springs, cabinet doors askew, dining tables marked with fork scratches. I…
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From a Widow: The Day After the Funeral, I Never Returned Home
Get Pregnant Fast I recently came across an article that resonated deeply with me, titled “You Attended a Funeral and Then Went Home.” Before I even finished it, I found myself compelled to share my thoughts. When my partner passed away, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and…
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Run Like the Wind: A Parenting Escape
Get Pregnant Fast When both your mother and the babysitter suggest that you and your partner take a little getaway, what do you do? You dash. You sprint to your mom’s place so quickly that you completely forget to pack diapers and wipes for your son. You rush out the door with long-sleeved pajamas for…
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Yes, My Kids Drive Me Crazy, But…
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: my kids can drive me absolutely bonkers. Does that make me a bad parent? As I prepare to welcome my fourth little one, I’ve finally mustered the courage to admit it. Parenting is a full-time gig—24/7, 365 days a year—and let’s just say, “exhausting” doesn’t quite do it justice.…