motherhood
A thank you for mama
Written by Dayle Allen Shockley
It had been a stressful week. Everywhere I turned, people seemed to be begging for more of my time or money. I did what I could, often without a simple thank you, which left me feeling used and unappreciated. What had happened to gratefulness and good manners? Had the words “thank you” disappeared from the English language?
My baby is better than your baby
Written by Audra Charlebois
Ever since my daughter was born, I’ve referred to her as my “dream baby.” From day one, she ate when she was supposed to eat, burped when she was supposed to burp and slept when she was supposed to sleep. By six weeks old, she was already sleeping through the night. I was so proud.
Fighting fear
Written by Simone Devon-Lee
My dog is scared of everything. She’s afraid of tumbling dryers, laundry baskets, squeaky toys and closing doors. She hides under tables, runs from opened refrigerators and flees dropped sweatshirts. And she’s so afraid of our trash cans that when we go for a walk, she drags me almost into the neighbour’s yard to avoid them.
This beautiful mess
Written by Candice Watters
Finally, naptime had arrived. I had just tackled the morning mess, including breakfast and lunch dishes and a few soaking pans from the night before. Being 30-weeks pregnant with No. 3, I was desperate for some sleep.
How to survive baby boot camp
Written by Rebecca Ingram Powell
It seems like the crying, rocking, feeding, walking-the-floor insanity is going to last forever.
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