There are moments you wish for and look forward to most as a mom... as a parent really.
Those moments are precious milestones that you read about in books; stories you hear about from friends and family members who have been around the proverbial parenting block more than once.
So much of the modern courtship takes place through text message, online chat and e-mails. And since we are living in the digital age, so why not crowdsource relationship advice?
That's the premise behind HeTexted.com, a new website devoted to helping girls read between the lines of every vague or confusing text message they receive.
"Now you can insert his texts, emails, BBMs or Facebook messages and get some feedback from other girls going through the same thing," reads the mission statement.
At first the book terrified me. Another submission and sacrifice manual?
Instead, journalist and longtime wife Iris Krasnow delivers astonishing candor, realistic compassion, and invaluable wisdom when it comes to how paradoxically infuriating and rewarding long-term relationships can be.
Not the most conducive aspect for compromise, is a Cancer moon in opposition to Mars Pluto, which is how the month of December begins, and added to that standoff are Mercury, Saturn, and Venus all in Scorpio. Whew out can come some very sharp words, knife- like verbal instruments... and yes something has to be cut.
My parents left yesterday after a two and half week visit. Mom cooked Thanksgiving dinner (and all the other dinners in between) and set up my Christmas tree. Dad fixed everything around the house that was broken, and what he broke while here (I swear my toilet automatically shuts down when it hears my father’s voice).
I long for the days of going to the bathroom by myself. It has been a while since I’ve been able to enjoy it in private. I never "enjoyed" going to the bathroom so even saying that sounds absurd.
As a mother or a single parent, you work harder than anyone else. You may feel frazzled or frustrated for not getting enough time to yourself, especially if you have young children that need constant attention.
But don't fret - there is a way make sure you get time to yourself, no matter how young your children are. It just takes some very careful planning and cooperation.
