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Rocking my cranky two-year-old in our rocking chair in our dark living room, a glance at my iPhone states the lonely hour of 3 am. I have been up for over an hour and it feels likable that I will not be sleeping anytime soon. The rest of the family is sleeping above my head…
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What does a non-crafty mom do? I stare outside my kitchen window and all I see is white. The streets are covered in the fresh snow that arrived overnight. Great. I will not be able to get the car out of the garage for errands that I need to do until the snow plow comes…
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The month was of celebrations, heartache and the true online spirit. My husband and I celebrated 18 years of marriage. The past we used to go out-of-town or a special dinner followed by a cozy evening at home. Then we became parents. Parents without a strong babysitter support. The day was filled with family time,…
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If looks could kill, you think I just destroyed my netbook (my freelance Work-At-Home Mom lifeline.)I bury my head into my hands, elbows planted on the kitchen table in front of my dead, pink netbook. At the opposite end of the table is my one-year-old finishing her toast. Her older sister, by two years, is…
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My cheeks are burning from the speed and chill on the ice. I inhale the smell of the dry air as I whip around the corner ready to try the jump again. I lift off, certain that it is a good one. I come out of it and land on both feet. Dang. I berate…
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Some kids like tv in the morning. My 2 year-old likes to read. Just like mom.
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When Your Support Group Goes Back To Work and You Are Not. What does a motherless SAHM do? After the maternity leave was over, I panicked on what I would do. The decision to stay at home was easy due to what I would take home working outside the house. So I took it day…
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My daughters are anxious and affluent in love. My daughters are boisterous and beautiful. My daughters are curious and campy. My daughters are devoted to their daddy. My daughters are energetic and exhausting (for mommy). My daughters are feisty and fun. My daughters are gorgeous and genuine. My daughters are holders of my heart. My…
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My cheeks are burning from the speed and chill on the ice. I whip around the corner ready to try the jump again. I lift off, certain that it is a good one. I come out of the jump and land on both feet. Dang. I berate myself while hearing the booming voice of my…
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What I am most thankful for: 1. My healthy household who surprises me everyday. 2. My sister who faces each medical test with courage. 3. My online friends through The Momoir Project, The Yummy Mummy club, Twitter, Facebook and blogs. 4. Reaching my 37th birthday since my mom only got 38. 5. Going a whole…
Danielle Christopher 