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Holiday Time
With 2020 ending within a week and a half, I can't say that everyone has had good things happen lately. The pandemic was very unexpected and with lots of people not having work or anything to help families with food, rent, and things that people need for babies or really anything. I'm just saying having a baby during the pandemic was not easy for me either. I had to go into the hospital for my c-section, it was also a toss up because my significant other was about to be called out for riot patrol in Dallas. Luckily, he didn't have to go, which made me feel better because he wanted to be there when his son was born. Well we all can't say that everything that has happen has been good. Lot's of people have had very tough times and I congratulate you on how well you did this year even though it has been rough. I know families have been struggling and hoping to get things for your family. Don't worry I had the same issue back in March right before my son was born. Now I can't say that things are getting better but they are somewhat looking up. Knowing that Christmas is next week, my family and I have been packing up to get ready for our move to a bigger place and somewhere we like that's better than our apartments now. It's also been a little rocky with his family well I should say his dad, because that's all who is dealing with this.
By Manda Marie5 years ago in Families
Capturing Life In A Time Capsule
--- " To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." Thomas Campbell There is no rule book for handling the belongings of your late husband. I did not think I would be going through his things four and a half years later, but I've done it at my own pace.
By Danell Boyles TeNyenhuis Black5 years ago in Families
"It's Christmas!"
For some, Christmas is the most exciting time of the year. For others, it is one of the main religious holidays of the year. For me personally, Xmas is about spending time with our loved ones, giving and receiving some lovely gifts --- and eating good food!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in Families
Kids toys-the joy of your children
The biggest treasure of any parent in the world is his or her children. If your kids are your treasure it is your duty to take care of their happiness and make sure that their satisfaction is guaranteed. It is also every parent wish to see his or her kids happy and this can be granted by providing your children with kids’ toys. Children are mostly contented and joyous during playtime. Kids’ toys allow children to focus more and play more creatively as they grow.
By Emily Rose5 years ago in Families
THE BEST GIFT
This has been a rough year. This year took over our lives. We are not able to be among our family and friends without the fear of putting the ones we love in harms way. I has been very scary to be an essential worker with a serious chronic condition. So I have had to dial it back and to give gifts of actual conscience decision to really get gifts that are more thoughtful rather than buy big wows and wants. We all know that this is a holiday that people have seemed to lose there minds when it comes down to wow purchases.
By Renea Phillips-Black5 years ago in Families
Single Parenting for Dummies
Being a mom isn't easy, let alone being a single mom. Don't get me wrong, I have lots of help from my lovely fiancé, but I am still struggling. I pay 550 on my mortgage, 120-240 a month in electricity depending on the month, 150 a week in daycare costs (4kids), 20 for a phone, 120 a month for internet and the list goes on. I make roughly 1000-1100 a month after taxes. No, my bills and my finances don't add up, but somehow it works and I learned not to question it.
By Amy Bellows5 years ago in Families
Manners when Dealing with the Ex
There is this thing in life called manners. Boy, do they get you a long way. Especially when dealing with the ex. Now, no, I was not the one who was dealing with the ex, but rather my ex dealing with me. Our relationship is no where near rocky, It is much closer to an apocalyptical nightmare. That being said, I can seriously tell you if he asked nicely about this things would have been so much different.
By Amy Bellows5 years ago in Families
Happy 91st Birthday
Grandma turns 91 years old today! On Tuesday, December 17th, 1929 (33,228 days ago), my Grandma was the 5th of 7 children born into her family down in southern Illinois. Grandma has had such a huge & wonderful impact on my life over the past 40 years, I would like to share some of this feisty woman’s experiences, stories, and FUN facts!
By Amanda Jones5 years ago in Families
Me and Mom
ME AND MOM (A short story) It’s a Spring day in the countryside of Folkston, Georgia. The sun is bright, and birds are chirping like crazy in a tall tree that I try my best not to walk under. When I visit my friend Bobby, I have to go under that tree. Boy, if I didn’t know any better, I’d think the birds hold their poop to have a laugh at me trying not to get all pooped on. It took some time after coming home from Bobby house with bird poop all in my head and shirt to realize why my mom always asked me, if I was taking the umbrella. My reply would be the same, “The weather is okay mom. I don’t need it.’
By Poetic Empress- Original5 years ago in Families
