I am first and foremost, a mother and a wife. Five years ago I would have never thought that I would identify myself in that way, but the last few years have taught me that family is above all else. I am very blessed. I have a beautiful daughter and another
+ more bio informationAs I looked at the final round-robin results for the local qualifier, I thought to myself, "Why am I still playing this silly game?" Out of 8 women, I placed 7th for the day. The woman in last place has only been playing for two months and is still learning so I didn't feel much accomplishment in beating her score. You see, y... More..
'I think it's time' she whispers As her life is nearing its end The too short journey is over Her husband holds her shaking handSo afraid to keep holding on But never wanting to let go What will he do without her? Neither of them knowAs her breathing gets much slower He leans in for one last touch 'I love you my sweet darling... More..
Absolutely. And I say this as a loving daughter and as a devoted parent. My parents have spent their entire adult lives providing for us kids (six in total), and because of them we have all grown up to live happy and healthy lives. As a parent of my own 13-month old daughter with another on the way, I now fully understand the... More..
A city rich in history of all forms including politics, art, science and most certainly military, St. Petersburg, Russia has many sights to see for those of different interests. Quickly becoming a prime tourist location, St. Petersburg has been attracting more and more vacationers. With its abundant night life and many histor... More..
The Mohegan Sun is a popular casino destination in the New England area of Uncasville, CT. Located only 15 or 20 minutes from the popular Foxwoods, The Mohegan Sun completed a $1 billion expansion project in 2002 providing greater competition to its local rival. A full-service destination, the resort offers guest rooms, live ... More..
The word "allow" made me smirk a little and encouraged my response to this question. As a parent, I feel that I only have about 18 years to allow my children to do anything. After that, you must trust that you instilled the right values and appreciation of life for your children to be successful and happy. Would I allow my 16... More..
Does breast-feeding prevent pregnancy? I don't think that this is a subject that can be classified as either a myth or a fact. But, having to choose, I will say that it is indeed a fact. There are many factors that affect the extent to which breast-feeding prevents pregnancy. We'll discuss those factors later, but first here'... More..
I was 18 and I had it all planned out. I knew where I wanted to go to college, what I was going to major in and where I would be in 10 years. In college I looked at those kids with "undecided majors" as unmotivated students with no direction in life. Boy, was I wrong. Turns out they were the smartest kids in school. In this s... More..
So the test is pink, it has two lines or some other equally significant "YOU'RE PREGNANT!" indicator. You read every book you can, Google all of the pregnancy topics imaginable and start thinking about how your life is getting ready to change. Once you reach that comfortable time in your pregnancy (many people wait until the ... More..
The best one for me is when people think they are giving you a compliment by saying, "you don't even look pregnant." Oh great, so I always look this fat! Most pregnant women, especially first-timers, want to look pregnant. As soon as we start gaining weight, we wish we could wear a sign that says, "I'm not fat, I'm pregnant!"... More..
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