Submitted by Joy in CA (to read more from Joy, visit her at Just Plain Joy)
Today is my darling daughter’s six-month birthday. To celebrate, I’ve decided to share my home birth story.
When I was pregnant, I became fascinated by birth stories. I was always hesitant to ask a mother to share her story, but every [...]
Submitted by Kathy P in Mesa, AZ (read more from Kathy by visiting her site Real Mom, Real Life)
When a child doesn’t want his picture taken, there is nothing you can do. But most importantly, don’t tell any of them they lost the bribe, in public. If you do, make sure the tables in [...]
Submitted by Becca in AR (You can read more from Becca by visiting here.)
There’s nothing like a three-year-old to bring me to my knees…in prayer.
My son, Will, is terrified of loud noises. The mere thought of a hand-dryer in a public restroom has him doing the pee-pee dance while assuring us he does not need to [...]
Submitted by Natasha in Alberta, Canada
(To read more about Natasha, visit her website Becoming Something.)
As I was reading a book here in my over-sized cushy Ikea armchair, I heard CBC television behind me telling viewers to watch out for the “magic” winning word or something, as they watch The Polar Express.
That was the moment my [...]
Submitted by Becca in AR (You can read more from Becca by visiting here.)
I was meant to be a mother. Some little girls grow up dreaming of being a ballerina or veterinarian, but not me. I was meant to be a mother. Other people are destined to take certain career paths based on events in [...]
Submitted by Jill from Modern Mommy Blog
Since most people who have not been touched by adoption are not familiar with adoption-friendly language I thought I would post a few pointers.
I know that for me before I became an adoptive mother I had no idea that saying certain things could be incorrect or hurtful.
So here we go…
-Family’s [...]
Submitted by Natasha in Alberta, Canada
(To read more about Natasha, visit her website Becoming Something.)
Nine years ago, at 12:42 pm, I became a mom and Jude became a dad. In that time, we’ve learned a few things:
Back labour is not a myth.
Change pads are for wimps. The dirty diaper IS its own change pad.
Baby vomiting [...]
Submitted by Deb in Virginia Beach (to read more, visit Deb’s site by clicking here)
After so many years of trying Not to get pregnant I was suprised by how easily it happened once we decided. Our plan was to try after my 30th birthday party which was in March. However, my husband brought me flowers [...]
Submitted by Becca in AR (You can read more from Becca by visiting here.)
Have you ever heard the stereotype that preachers’ kids are the worst? My husband is a Children’s Pastor, so I’m sure hoping it’s not true. The fear set in when my oldest son was only a year and a half.
We were sitting at [...]
