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MY TOP 7 CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND SERIES THAT ARE A MUST
Greetings once again. This article will focus on some of my daughter's favourite books, and some of the ones that i enjoy reading to her.
By Darren Callewaert5 years ago in Families
The Lonely Christmas Tree
Meet Christmas Pine. He is this Christmas tree. But he has never seen Christmas before. You see he lives in the forest among all of his family and friends. He has always heard of Christmas and has always wished to be chosen to be a special family tree for the holidays.
By Amber Timmons5 years ago in Families
Family, Friends, and Zoom during COVID 19
Being separated from your child is the hardest thing any loving parent can go through. Words can’t begin to describe the feelings of loss, emptiness, and sadness that a parent can feel during this time. Because of COVID 19, my stepson reached out to me and his did for the first time in 5 years of separation. While COVID 19 has been a traumatic experience for everyone, I am Thankful that the recent events had allowed people to come together in a virtual world using modern communication that would not have been an option 20 years ago.
By Dr. Reanna Waugh PhD5 years ago in Families
Pro-choice Does Not Mean Pro-Abortion
I have been told that I am a bad person because I believe in the Pro-choice movement. I am pro-choice, but that does not make me Pro-abortion. I just see that it is not a black/white issue as many people believe. I think the woman/girl and their families have a right to choose what is best for them without judgement. Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.
By Cheree Cummings5 years ago in Families
Accused
“I didn’t do it! I didn’t poison my sister!” was always my plea. Being a young child then and getting accused of poisoning one of the most precious people in my life, had put a toll on my 6-year-old self. Seeing through my father’s hazel eyes, and that scowling look he gave me, made those salty, clear tears fall faster down my pink chipmunk cheeks. It was one of the worst quiet moments ever —silence drifted throughout the house. You could hear the faint pitter-patter of our little dog’s feet, walking on the kitchen tile.
By Elisabeth Tweedy5 years ago in Families
Why? Because, Because.
After my mom split, it was the all about the three musketeers- Dad, Edvan, and I. Ed- my dad- drank A LOT, but we were kids, and so I guess we didn't mind. Janet- my mom- took the one vehicle we had to get around, so we walked around a lot, it was fun, mostly.
By Jayme Rios5 years ago in Families
Being a Loving Mother to Volunteer Assassin in Less than 10 Seconds Flat
I felt enraged. Like a madwoman. I’d gone from being a normal loving mother to a volunteer assassin in less than 10 seconds flat. True story.
By Carla Dee5 years ago in Families
Years of memories
I don’t know where to begin. There are so many years of memories between us. You were there from the time I was 4-18. You were going there for me when everyone else threw me out. You raised and loved me even though you didn’t have the youth in you to rise a 4 year old. I remember when I first came to live with you I was just a scared 4 year old that was broken. I had watched the murder of my grandparents about 6 months before you got me. I had been bounced between foster homes then you came along and adopted me. I remember the ride to the airport I was sad and scared. You were a stranger and for I knew you were kidnapping me from the only home I had known. We walked hand in hand through the airport in silence. Once we were checked in we walked together somemore in silence to the gate. We had sometime to kill so you brought out some cards and we played go fish. We talked a little but it was mainly silence between us. Then it was time to board the plane to go to my new home in California. I started crying on the way to plane knowing that I was the last time I would see my old hometown. Once we got in our seats you helped me buckle up and get comfy. I remember playing more card games and looking out the window until we landed. We got off the plane and walked to the baggage claim I had never seen so many suitcases before I was amazed. After we got out luggage we went to the car and drove home in silence. As the days turned to weeks then months then years we created some amazing memories and had so many laughs. I remember the long cold winters nights sitting on your lap wrapped in a blanket watching little house on the prairie. That was your favorite show in the whole world. I sat through it even though I thought it was dumb I did it for you because I knew it made you happy. In the summer we would always take a trip for a week to our favorite lake called Blue Lake. Oh we had so much fun with all our family. I remember the late nights with all the cousins sitting around the campfire telling stories and eating s’mores. I still remember to this day you asking me why they called them s’mores. The answer you gave me was because you always want s’more. I loved when it was summer time. Summer time was my favorite season. We would stay up late and watch the sunset on the back deck while watching the deer graze so peacefully in the meadow behind us. Or how you use to take me to the community pool and watch me swim for hours on end with my friends. My favorite holiday was Christmas, all the amazing times we would cuddled up on the chair drinking hot chocolate and eating Christmas cookies while watching Christmas movies. I still remember your gentle soul comforting me when I would have to go to the hospital because I had pneumonia. You always stayed by me and made sure I was ok. You never left me.
By Tiya Ford5 years ago in Families
MOMMY FOREVER
My newborn was sleeping in my arms and I was looking at his face with his little, but manly, fists clenched under his chin. He was sleeping and probably didn’t have any idea what was going on. We had already packed our bag and ready to go home when the nurse entered the room.
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Families
The truth about Pregnancy
Hello ladies. Its been almost two years since I was pregnant, and as much as I love my little boy I can tell you I did NOT enjoy pregnancy. When I was pregnant I kept asking how pregnancy was and especially birth time how painful would be, and I kept getting the same answer all the time..."Its great"... "a bit painful, but totally worth it".
By Elina Pagan5 years ago in Families
The simple, yet complicated Story About Falling Pregnant at 15 Years Old
It was one of those cold rainy days in March and my body was feeling real blah. March 31st was the day to be exact. The day I found out I was pregnant at just 15 years old. Rewind to the early morning where I had to get ready and head to school because hello, again I was only 15 years old. Blah blah blah, I get to school and head to gym class. As I stand there and wait for the teachers to come in the gymnasium, I start think to myself.. “what the fuck?? I still haven’t gotten my period” already knowing I was 2 weeks late, but not thinking anything of it because my period was always irregular. So i told my closest friend, Valriana and she said “let’s just go together to get a pregnancy test after school even though you're definitely not pregnant.” Now let’s fast forward to after school. We’re walking to a pharmacy in my town. At this point i’m too nervous to buy a pregnancy test when I literally look 10 because I am an extremely tiny person as well as still a little kid so my friend buys it for me because she gave zero fucks. We head to my local pizzeria where we walked in to use the restroom. I have seen women in movies take pregnancy tests so I knew exactly what to do. I peed on the stick and handed it to my friend because I was too scared to sit there and watch it myself. I made her tell me the result when it was ready. All she said was “Congratulations!!” and then proceeded to hug me. At that point in time I broke down crying, at a loss of words, confused, and scared more than ever before. I was a little kid who was in a toxic ass relationship with a boy named, Ryan. I called him immediately and told him we have to talk so we met up at a frozen yogurt shop near by. He saw what a complete mess I was and asked what was wrong. That’s when I just came out and said “i’m pregnant” and he didn’t even question it. He stated, in his exact words, “okay, we will do this together, we will be okay, and we will figure it out” and at that time I was still a sobbing mess so he just hugged me until I stopped. I wanted to have time to think about what I just got myself into so I told him I’ll call him when I get home and proceeded to meet back up with my friend, Valriana. We walked to her house which was right down the street so that I didn’t go home looking like the mess I was. After about an hour or so, I called my sisters to come pick me up since they were already out driving around. I get in the car and i already couldn’t keep it in. We drove about 2 blocks from my friends house, if that and that’s when i just came out and said “I have something to tell you guys” and my sister, Nicole jokingly said “haha you’re pregnant” and that’s when I started to cry and she noticed and my oldest sister, Jessica who was driving, slammed on her breaks and the car got really quiet. I said “I am”. They didn’t want to believe I was so they drove me to a cvs and bought me about five more tests and made me take them all. It was very clear that I was. They told me to take another one in the morning and so I did. Again, positive. So the date is not April 1st. April Fools Day..
By Katelyn Lee5 years ago in Families
Parents of a Lifetime
Thankfulness in life in general is a learned skill. The person who can be thankful in the midst of difficulties is a blessed person. In general, I believe we learn thankfulness best when we watch others model it, strive for it, revel in it. My parents embodied thankfulness this year, in many special ways. Through this challenging year they have reminded me again of the need for thankfulness in my life. The thankful thoughts I have for 2020 are all related to my special parents.
By Cheryl Duffy5 years ago in Families