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Merry Christmas, My Children
It’s Christmas morning, but the house is quiet except for the sounds of a hungry cat trying to wake us for breakfast. Sleepily, I walk to the kitchen, two felines on my heels. I try not to trip over them as I pop cans of food open and portion it out. Mercy cries when she smells it, and Pixel runs to check on her, making sure it’s only the lack of food that disturbs her. The three of us walk back to the bedroom as we do every morning. Sassy, Pixel and Mercy are enjoying their morning meal, but the house is quiet.
By Aspiring Author5 years ago in Families
Two Miss Daisy's
There was a bridge I used to cross with my family. My daddy would ask me if I wanted to go swimming in the river and I would take off my shoes or sandals and get ready. Yes! I wanted to go. And that was because at the age of 5 I believed I could become a mermaid. Remember a movie called Splash! , starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah? In the movie she is a mermaid staying in the apartment of the man of her mermaid dreams. And one night she needs to unwind. So she goes to the bathroom while he is sleeping, along with some Morton’s Salt . She runs the water and pours the salt. As she touches her skin, she begins to develop scales. Anyways, she is laying in the tub and her tail uncurls over the edge. I thought she was beautiful and I wanted to be just what she was. A mermaid. I wanted to get away. I loved my family but I just wanted to get away and be happy. Maybe find my Tom Hanks one day. Save boys or people who were randomly falling off of boats.
By Layla Nelson5 years ago in Families
To the Little Old Lady Whispering Hush
Goodnight Moon is a classic bedtime story that always gave me a type of comforting feeling. I don't remember my mom reading it to me, but I do remember the HBO special that would come on, I would sit and take in the beauty of the narration, the illustrations, and the overall nostalgia of the cartoon.
By nostalgia.radio🪲5 years ago in Families
Things To Do When Kids Say ‘I am Bored’ - Swiflearn
“I am Bored” This is one statement that can give parents a nightmare. Parents try everything including buying them new toys, games or spending time with them at home watching their favourite tv shows, or conducting activities for them and after all the efforts kids say I am bored.
By Priyanshu Rawat5 years ago in Families
I'll Have What He's Having
Sometimes there is something so trivial, so minor, that at the time, you have no idea just how much it will change the rest of your life. That is exactly what happened with a piece of triple layer chocolate cake from Denny’s. My five-year-old son, Scott, ordered said cake. When he took that first bite, his world seemed to just stop. He savored that bite and his eyes practically rolled to the back of his head.
By Jana Billman5 years ago in Families
Four
Her birthday. It was her last one, but Shorty tried not to think about it too often. Well, he tried. Moira Giovanni was a beautiful baby. Shorty was in love with her from the moment she was born, tears and sticky and loud wails. All of it. He loved every second.
By Christa Morgan5 years ago in Families
10 Ways to Help Your Kids Succeed in School
Parents and guardians contribute a lot to the success or failure of their kid’s performance at school. As a parent, what can you do to help your kid do better in school? Here are the top 10 ways you can help your kid succeed in school.
By Sheryl Wright5 years ago in Families
What To Do With a Normal Child?
People used to say to me, "I don't know how you do it." when talking about raising my two kids, both of who have additional needs. My eldest has moderate learning delays, and the middle child has Autism. I would shrug them off and laugh. "I just do."
By J.B. Miller5 years ago in Families
