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Speak When the Baby Sleeps...
Because the world needs more mummy bloggers. Mums are constantly on the go, right? Between night feeds, 2:00 AM resettling attempts, early morning rising, school drop off, work in the office or at home, social commitments, endless housework, and some form of exercise squeezed in there somewhere—there's barely enough time to scroll Facebook! And so, to add to my own currently chaotic plate, I'm starting a blog #you'rewelcome
By Sophie Skipper7 years ago in Families
Is It Okay to Love Your Kids More Than Your spouse?
Kids are cute, they are adorable, and they give parents a great sense of accomplishment. And, of course, loving them and attending to their needs is what makes you a good parent. But is it okay to love your kids more than your spouse? No, it is not. This is why:
By Robert Gitau7 years ago in Families
Five Must-Do Activities for This Fall
Fall has officially arrived. A lot of people prefer summer because they think that there are more activities to do then. That isn’t necessarily true. There are plenty of super fun things to do in the fall as well. A lot more than just sipping pumpkin spice lattes and watching Netflix. Here are just a few of the many fun things that you can do this fall.
By Olivia Picton7 years ago in Families
Tunnel Vision
Imagine standing there... She was sitting there alone, in the street corner coffee shop. The heat from the hot coffee mug warming her cold hands. A smile is crooked on her face. She's not quite sure if she should smile or cry. A girl and her mother were sitting at the table behind me having an argument. They are arguing about the little girl not being able to go to the football game. The little girl feels it's completely unfair, that her mother is just doing it to ruin her life.
By NauddieMills7 years ago in Families
With Holes and Everything
I remember living in this big, spacious house. There was space to run inside as if the front yard and the backyard weren't enough. Me and my sister, being only one year apart from each other, were often running or dancing or climbing things.
By Anna Paris7 years ago in Families
My Life with Robin (Part 2)
When Ruthie Ann was halfway out the birth canal, the doctor told Brenda to take a deep breath and prepare to push. When she did, Ruthie’s fragile, premature, little body slipped back into the birth canal, depriving her of precious oxygen for 45 seconds. In a panic, the doctor reached inside and pulled Ruthie into the world. It seemed as though the physician made a horrible mistake, which would ultimately lead to Ruth Ann’s physical disability, later diagnosed as Cerebral Palsy. However, because I am from the non-physical world and understand things from a higher perspective, I will tell you that this event was no accident caused by a doctor. In actuality, this act was the fulfillment of Ruthie’s own spiritual destiny. In a spiritual sense, she already knew the difficulties she was about to encounter in this lifetime. In a moment, her spirit hesitated as she tried to retreat to the warmth and comfort of her mother’s womb just one second before she was fully present in the physical world. It was in that second Ruthie questioned her resolve to fulfill her destiny. She did not feel ready to endure such hardships in the life that lay ahead. Understandably she tried to escape the difficulties that she would face by retreating back into her mother’s womb. Brenda‘s aunt Blair was the first to arrive after Ruthie’s birth to lend her support. Blair appeared in church attire, which reflected her typical wardrobe choice whether she was planning to go to church or not. With her perfectly manicured nails she carried a matching handbag and wore a hat that accentuated the pattern of her yellow dress. Like Brenda, she would pass for a catalog ad model but she did not wear gloves because she felt they were not practical. Besides, she loved to get her hands dirty in the garden or when doing handiwork around the house. Aunt Blair was shocked by Ruthie’s little body and that she could fit Ruthie’s entire body in the palm of her hand. Blair recalled the descriptions that Rita had made about her new grandbaby, but from the moment she touched Ruthie, Blair felt a maternal connection that far exceeded what was typical of a great-aunt. She was a strong woman, but she found herself fighting to hold back her tears when she gazed at baby Ruthie, who was completely blue on the left side of her body. In fact, for about two weeks, the doctors were unsure Ruthie would survive. After Blair‘s marriage fell apart, Mabel and Blair moved in together. This was an extremely hard time for Blair because she was much more traditional in her dealings with the world.
By Melissa Hevenor The Psychic In Your Pocket7 years ago in Families
A Girl's First Love...
Yesterday was a day I will never forget. My dad had been in and out of the hospital over the last few weeks for having his blood sugar going from dangerously high to plummeting dangerously low as we introduced insulin. It was so hard to get regulated it seemed, and adding to the stress was the fear of every dose of insulin given, he could end up in hypoglycemic shock. I was wearing out. We finally got it regulated, and I felt like I could breathe again.
By Angela Brigance-Vance7 years ago in Families
