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“One generation full of deeply loving parents would change the brain of the next generation, and with that, the world.” ~Dr. Charles Raison
I’m sorry, but this seat is reserved, and unfortunately for you, you will not be sitting next to my daughter tonight. This seat next to me, it’s reserved for my best friend, and that’s her. And, that open seat that you see next to her, that’s reserved for someone special, and while I am sure you…
When you are a parent, there is one thing you should never leave home without. Your flask. Just kidding. I shouldn’t be one who perpetuates the drinking culture and the wine obsession amongst parents and specifically mothers; so, I renege my initial comment and half-apologize to those I have offended. Oh, crap, I probably insulted…
“We’re right where we need to be” I calmly and quietly said to my husband. That statement rightfully earned me a confused glance, an eye-roll, and a judgmental chuckle. You see, he did not think that the floor of the entrance of Target with two toddlers melting down was really where we needed to be…
“I love you more than all the numbers.” That was the response from my adorable four-year-old son, with his oversized cheeks, when I asked him how much he loved Mommy. You see, I am not a woman beneath fishing for a compliment or seeking out words of adoration from others, specifically my children. In fact,…
You Know You’ve Done It. I know I’ve done it. Heck, I. AM. DOING. IT. RIGHT. NOW. Ugh. I’m seriously the worst for doing this, and so are you. But, maybe not? Maybe tuning my children out, at times, is not the most unfavorable thing I could be doing. BUT. THAT. DOESN’T. MAKE. IT. RIGHT. Oh,…
“Walk faster, please” I mutter to him. “Please keep up, ” I ask. “Pay attention and walk more quickly,” I command. “C’mon and pick up your speed,” I forcefully suggest. “Hurry up!” I eventually yell. Do you see how my manners and sense of compassion dropped off very rapidly and my tone quickly escalated? And, guess…
My two-year-old is a force to be reckoned with, and for that reason, we lovingly refer to her as “boss baby”. She is my third child, and she is full of personality which she happily exudes without provocation. She also has opinions; more than you would expect from someone so young and petite. And, get this —…
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