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I Will Write the Rest
The earliest memory I have from my childhood is of my father dropping me. I can't recall his face. I don't know whether my mother was there or how old I was or what I was wearing. I can only remember the pure joy of looking out of the huge window, over the city lights, as he held me high above his head and as he laughed with me. He wanted me to see this sight whose beauty he knew I would not understand until much later. But he hoped I would store it up and think about it when I needed reminding that the world is a good place. He wanted me to feel his happiness, if only for a moment, fleeting like his own. And I did. Until his arms, unsteady from all he'd had to drink so that he could forget these foreign thoughts, faltered. And his hands shook. And he let me fall right through them.
By Heather Richmond6 years ago in Families
Family Activities During Winter
No matter where you live, you may have trouble finding things to do in the winter. If you have children, it can be difficult to make sure they are entertained when the temperatures dip. Here are some ways to make the most out of the winter months and still have a great time with your entire family.
By Robert Cordray6 years ago in Families
Normy and Not Just Any Trap
I’m discussing changes at work with one of my coworkers and I mention that I will probably need to start job hunting early next year with these changes in my comp plan at work that will result in me earning a lot less money. My coworker, Letty, who is only a little familiar with our family situation and our guardianship of my granddaughter says to me, “I don’t see how you can get a new job with what a mess your family life is. You need to have a boss that understands all the time you miss with a young child like our boss does.” I say to her, “Wow, Letty, that’s a little harsh that my life is a mess.” She is not apologetic when she says, “Hey I remember when my sister who is an addict, was off the radar and I had to drive a hour away to help out with her four kids, I missed all kinds of work, if I had any other boss than our boss, I would have lost my job for sure. So there is no way you can start a new job or even change locations cause you don’t know when you will need to miss work with a little one. Sucks for you but that’s how it is.”
By Sarah Seas6 years ago in Families
Being Pregnant in Post-Colonial Nigeria: Are the Fears Justified?
I’m about to walk you through my personal experience with pregnancy in Nigeria. From giving birth in Nigeria to maternal health in Nigeria, I’m going to share everything with you, right up to family planning after pregnancy in Nigeria!
By Elizabeth Barletta6 years ago in Families
Welcome to your new home
Welcome! I’m so happy you picked this house. I don’t know who you are or where you’re from, but I’m glad you found a home. I know you don’t know me, and for all you know I’m just a person behind a keyboard. Well, I grew up in this house. I wanted to share some stories about the house. You have no idea what the walls would say if they could talk, but I do. I lived it.
By macy darcie6 years ago in Families
The Santa Clause - A Movie Review
I just heard something on the roof! Do you think it could be Santa? The Santa Clause was unwrapped into theaters in 1994. One night, Scott Calvin and his son hear a noise on the roof. Accidentally scaring the real Santa off the roof, now Scott finds himself in the magical position of being Santa Claus. How will this new identity change his life?
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Families
Where Would I Be?
I thought to myself yesterday, “where would I be without my son? Would I be doing my life so right without him?” Often times mother’s wonder how good they are. I on the other hand always think I am the worst. It’s only because of what my son’s dad and his family have put me through. I though realize I wouldn’t be who I am if he didn’t do some of the things he did. I wouldn’t be as over protective of my son.
By Gabby Batovsky6 years ago in Families
To My Sister
I’m not even sure how to start this off so please bare with me on this. When we were younger I thought you were the best ever, we were almost inseparable probably because I was your little shadow. What I do remember is us always getting into trouble together like the time you put these huge green burs in my hair pretending to give me a perm, or the time we somehow locked ourselves in the bedroom and instead of just unlocking the door, mom had to take the door off the frame because we were FREAKING OUT! I’m always thinking of these memories and laughing about them, and telling the girls the silly things we used to do, they remind me a lot of how you and I were.
By kynslees kloset6 years ago in Families
Maximizing Family Time
Building strong connections with trusted adults can give kids a sense of security and a better foundation for achieving their potential. Make spending time together a priority with these engaging activity ideas that allow the whole family to get in on the fun.
By David Wyld6 years ago in Families
To My Son
To my son, This is a letter that you will never receive. An electronic envelope so tightly sealed with digital licks. I can't stamp this. I can't send this. This will never wobble in the mailbox while I flick that flag up for a uniformed man to take away. You will never read this... which is why I will be honest with you.
By Aubrey Conner6 years ago in Families
