Posted by September On August - 3 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
I realized quite a while ago that what I do (and don't do) influences and affects my children more than anything else. As their mother I build the foundation for the rest of their lives...if that realization is not a wake-up call I don't know what is. I feel very motivated to be the best parent I can be...like everything else in life parenthood is an endless opportunity for growth ...More
Motherhood, Parenting
Posted by Tira On July - 14 - 20091 COMMENT
This seems the be the newest, and most popular, phrase in my three year old's vocabulary. Whether it's putting away her toys, finishing a meal, washing her hands or even going potty. My Mia has already completed that task and done so quite thoroughly to her standards. Does anyone remember the Cosby Show? There was an episode where Cliff Huxtable is asking either Rudy or Vanessa to get ...More
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Posted by Anne Marie On June - 8 - 20092 COMMENTS
Congratulations to fellow blogger, September! She welcomed her new baby girl into the world at 7:55 this morning. Our TMP family grows daily with these beautiful births, and I can't wait for Jamie to be back on her "feet" blogging about this beautiful miracle. Everyone's birth experience is different and from the little I've heard, her's seemed to be a breeze... her little girl was in a hurry! Welcome the world, ...More
Babies, Getting Pregnant, Motherhood, Parenting, Pregnancy, TMP Blog Announcements
Posted by Anne Marie On June - 5 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
We can't shield our children, or ourself, from grief and loss, but we can teach and learn valuable lessons about how to cope with feelings, how to accept a loss, and how to handle emotions. The things we teach our children no matter the cost are what make them the priceless adults of tomorrow. ********************************************** As the eminent death of my terminally ill mother in law heralds us, I find myself wondering ...More
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Posted by September On May - 24 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
Over the years, especially as a young mother, I've been given a lot of advice on parenthood, some of it from people that were not even parents at the time, some of it from seasoned pros. Some of it was bad, some good, some just laughable. Here I share the eight best of the best pieces of advice I have received over the past 12 years. Good advice-tip 1: This piece of advice has been ...More
Motherhood, Parenting