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Becoming a grandparent makes getting older something to look forward to - all the fun of parenting, without the hassle.
The Turkey Bone
The holiday dinners were over. The Christmas dishes were stored in the closet for another year. All the decorations had been carted to the storeroom along with the old artificial pine tree, wrapped in plastic. Anne still found the occasional "pine" needle the tree had dropped as she dusted. She carefully picked up the framed Christmas photos of her grandchildren. She ran her fingers lovingly over each one. They're all another year older.
By Mary Haynes3 years ago in Families
Christmas Phone
It was Christmas Day. The tree was decorated with lights, ornaments, and tensil. Four stockings hung above the fireplace with their names on them. Colored lights and blow-up characters illuminated the outside of the house. Snow covered the rooftops in the neighborhood. The sunlight glared off the snow on the ground.
By Tabitha Kristy Spears3 years ago in Families
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Holiday Hijinks Gone Wrong
Holiday gatherings are supposed to be joyful times full of laughter and merriment, but all too often, things go wrong and the holiday party ends in tears. If you’ve ever been to one of these disastrous parties, you know exactly what I’m talking about; if not, this holiday party story might make your Christmas more joyous. In fact, it could just save your Christmas—or at least make it way more interesting than it would otherwise have been!
By Rea Tsatsi3 years ago in Families
7 Things Every Good Husband Needs to Know
Being a good husband isn’t always easy, even if you’ve been married for years and have children together. This article shares seven things that every good husband needs to know in order to be the best husband he can possibly be—from how to buy your wife her favorite bouquet of flowers without spending too much money, to how to keep romance alive in your marriage, to how to make sure your kids follow your example and treat their future spouse with respect and kindness. By mastering these seven tips, you will be well on your way to being an exemplary husband who brings out the best in his wife every day!
By Hassan Abdullahi3 years ago in Families
5 Family Needs That Matter Most
Family matters have always been important, but with the ever-evolving business and life landscapes, family needs can sometimes be forgotten about in order to focus on work or even self-care. However, there are five family needs that matter most and should not be neglected in favor of other priorities. If you want to make sure your family is taken care of, give these five things the attention they deserve!
By Hassan Abdullahi3 years ago in Families
The Boundless Love of Family Members
While romance and friendships are often characterized by deep love and connection, the love of family members is truly unmatched by any other relationship in your life. The love between siblings, parents, grandparents, and children runs deeper than most people can imagine – even if it doesn’t always seem that way at first glance. This article explores the boundless love that family members feel for one another and shares some tips on how to better show your appreciation for their unwavering support throughout your life.
By Hassan Abdullahi3 years ago in Families
How to Love Your Family Without Losing Your Mind
Family members can be stressful, irritating, and exasperating to deal with, which is why many parents and spouses have their limits when it comes to how much time and energy they’re willing to invest in these relationships. However, while it’s important not to take things too far and allow your loved ones to get under your skin, you shouldn’t forget that these people are in your life because they mean something to you. The trick isn’t to spend more time with them; the trick is to learn how to love them without losing your mind or having your own sanity questioned in the process!
By Hassan Abdullahi3 years ago in Families
This is how I live my retirement.
I am about to turn 64 and started my retirement only 10 months ago, some friends think it must be boring to stay at home doing only housework. How wrong they are because I have always done this type of work, especially because despite being the biological father of 4 children and adoptive of another 2, I now embrace singleness and live with the youngest of my children, who is no longer a little one, well he has already turned 20, who studies and works. I took care of him without his mother for the last 15 years, you can imagine my titanic efforts to achieve his emotional balance, keep him in good health, educate him in values and prepare him for life.
By Hector Chavez3 years ago in Families
The Christmas Gift
Only 6 more days until Christmas. James was only 12, but his grandmother thought he was old enough to walk home from school. Everyday, he looked in Goodies huge display window. They still had the guitar he’d been wanting for two years now. He wasn’t sure if they just had a large stock and kept replacing it, or nobody in Landing (population 128) wanted the thing but him. To covet something, they learned is class today, meant yearn to possess or have. He certainly coveted that sweet blue guitar.
By Jaimee Gauldin3 years ago in Families
The Audacity of a Child
My youngest granddaughter judges me. Frankly she judges everybody, but she judges me for having crumbs on the dining room, kitchen and often living room floors. She judges me with so much audacity. The crumbs on my floor are exclusively because of her but that doesn’t deter the judgment. I watched her throw a clump of rice from her high chair table onto said floor because it was “too loud”, yet she still judges me. Her “Gigi, there are crumbs” is said with so much indignation that I am speechless. Anyone that knows me knows that speechless doesn’t usually happen. When I let her know that she was almost solely responsible for the crumb situation, I am completely ignored. I get side eye and more judgment if any acknowledgment at all for my comment. This is the same little girl that would remove her soiled pull-up after nap time and throw it overboard from her crib to land mid-room. When her mommy would ask her why there is a nappy on the floor, and if she was responsible for it’s location, she would reply “ I don't see it” shooing her away with a royal wave of her tiny hand. I want to live my life with that kind of audacity.
By Karolyn Denson Landrieux3 years ago in Families
