By: Heather Desmond O’Neill I did it. I can’t believe I actually did it. I booked a trip to Walt Disney World. I booked a trip to Walt Disney World … in August. The temperature and the crowds will most likely be unbearable …. But I couldn’t be more excited! This will be our first … More Disney
By: Carolyn Coleman A father’s pride and a mother’s joy. The birth a male child speaks to lineage, longevity and perceived success. As soon as he breaks the womb into this world the dreams start to rise. Sometimes I don’t think people realize the dedication it takes from a parent and child to raise a … More My Son, His Basketball, My World:
By: Rachel Ventura I may make some enemies for this, especially right now in the middle of Summer, but I’m just going to come right out and say it. I don’t like the beach. I’ve just never been a fan. My relationship with the sun and history with melanoma is one of the reasons, but … More Life’s a Beach
By: Jessica Aldred I just finished breastfeeding my newborn son. It’s such an intimate experience that can only be explained by woman blessed with the opportunity to do so. Shortly after I finished feeding him, my husband handed me a 3-ounce bottle of milk-free formula to complete the feeding. You see, I’m lucky if my … More Breastfeeding Failure
By: Anne Marie Holloway As the mother of four children, I often find myself smack dab in the middle of a “mayhem” I never thought could happen! I remember one harrowing and comical morning in particular where just finding a pair of pants for myself to wear was almost impossible. I thought I would share … More A Day in the Life of a Mom
By: Martianne Stanger As my children grow, there are two sights I rarely tire of and continually marvel at – their backs… … and the tops of their heads. In fact, sometimes, seeing my children huddled together, heads bent at some simple task actually brings me to tears. Happy tears. Grateful tears. They are mine. They are … More Everyday Evidence
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill There are definitely two teams in our house. Us against them. We have to stick together. If we don’t, our children may realize that ultimately we really have no power. There are fabrications that we have told our children to keep the upper hand. After the kids are in bed, sometimes … More Untruths
By: Sandra L. Churchill The temperature today hit 90 degrees and morning dew was heated to a mist nearly at dawn. In recent days, summer has surely arrived. Sunlight is blazing down, meadow flowers are blooming, and the earth is warm and green. School is out for some and in the home-stretch for others. At … More Summer Wishes
By: Martianne Stanger The other day, I heard a story which upset me so much that I am sharing it here: A mom had to use the potty. At the same time, her young child did what many children do at one point or another – ran out of her house while Mom was otherwise occupied. … More Let Common Sense and Personal Connection Return
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill My husband has taught me a lot about fatherhood. He is devoted, loving and takes great pride in the two little monsters we created. Here are 4 things in particular that I have learned about fatherhood from him: Lead by example – My husband treats me with respect at all times … More What I’ve Learned From My Husband
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