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I never really expected to be surrounded by so much pink and like it! I am realising more and more that girls/woman are extremely complicated creatures. I can hear all the men saying; "excuse me can you please repeat that!!!" Yes I do admit that it has taken me the better part of 10 years to figure this out. I guess you never see what is right in front of you until you are confronted with mini versions of yourself. The closer girls get to puberty
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The Love of a Mother Anonymous A Mother's love is something
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And
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I guess we feel that we need to choose a certain path to follow in our lives. This may include studying, marriage, a certain career path, children and so much more. The one thing we can be sure of is the uncertainty of it all! Where we begin our journey is mostly the same as where we end it. The bit in between is where the fun happens. I refer back to that saying "if it does not kill you, it will make you stronger." Although in the face of
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Today I am reminded of the beauty in the world and am thankful for the wonderful life I have. I am also incredibly grateful to be sharing my journey in life and parenthood with the best person ever!
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The most difficult challenge that faces us as moms is to retain some of who you are. It is a fact that our children shape and mould us as people, as we do them. I do however think it is important to not forget who you are and look after your own physical and emotional needs.Something that has always been important to me is my relationship with my husband, which a lot of people neglect in the attempt to be the perfect mother. In my mind I am a
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In current times we find ourselves continually searching for validation in all we do and parenting is no exception. I remember reading an article just after our first daughter was born which stated that 'good enough parenting' was what we should aim for. The perfectionist in me was horrified at the thought of not being the perfect mom and there began my journey striving for parental perfection. The big question after marriage is when to start a
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