Written on
March 24, 2012 by
Tonya in
a mother's guilt,
advice,
annoyances,
confession,
control,
gratitude,
internet,
iphone,
photos,
question
Lately I have been anything but present. I find myself getting distracted easily. My mind wanders. No, my mind races. I’m always thinking about the next thing. The next thing I think I need to do, the next chore or task to tackle, the next deadline, the next appointment or place I am suppose to…
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My heart is full and I am so grateful for my life and count my lucky stars that I have Lucas. But, there are times I want another baby so much it hurts. I’ve written about this once before. Reluctantly. But there is no denying my feelings. I am trying to stay positive and hopeful…
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It’s not unusual for me to leave clothes in the washer or dryer overnight or to walk out of the house wearing my slippers, but it is unusual for me to put Windex in the refrigerator, completely miss an appointment that I not only have on my phone calendar with an alarm reminder, but also…
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Written on
December 4, 2011 by
Tonya in
advice,
bitch,
challenges,
character,
control,
discipline,
gratitude,
holidays,
parenting,
question,
shocking,
shopping,
toys
I’ll be the first to admit that I spoil my son rotten, but raising an ingrate is a deep seeded fear of mine. Recently, I have read some beautiful posts: Change of Plans: Children and Gratitude and When Your Child Acts Entitled on jaw dropping moments mothers have had when their children behave ungrateful. I…
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Written on
December 3, 2011 by
Tonya in
annoyances,
confession,
control,
friday flip offs,
friends,
gratitude,
grief,
infertility,
IVF,
miscarriage
This week I received two birth announcements, learned that three friends are newly pregnant and to really rub it in, a darling new baby boutique just opened down the street from my house. Don’t even get me started on the Duggar’s. Seriously, it is enough to push me right over the edge, but I won’t…
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From tangled Christmas lights, trees that shed, wrapping paper cuts, long lines and no parking spots, ’tis the season to be out of control. I say, go with it! Related Posts:No Related Posts
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