This book is a heartwarming, funny, and sometimes wistful depiction of the daily life of a young mother. She realizes that raising a child is an adventure in of itself and that parenting is a continuous learning experience. What surprises her the most are not the changes she observed and expects in her child but the growth she experiences herself.
This heartwarming book will remind moms of the eternal value of their unique role and will provide real help in turning everyday interactions into eternity-shaping moments. With a special place to record personal reflections, goals, thoughts and memories, this beautiful book is one that women will treasure.
Cartoon Cathy meets Erma Bombeck in this hilarious collection of short stories that will keep you laughing and crying from cover to cover. Christine Hohlbaum reels you into the world of child mayhem as she recounts tales of life with small children. From potty-training to the magic of Santa Claus, this book tells all about the ups and downs of parenting. A splendid addition to your leisure reading list!
The funniest, most popular kid in school, Charles Aubrey Rogers suffered from depression and later addiction, then ultimately died by suicide. "Diary of a Broken Mind" focuses on the relatable story of what lead to his suicide at age twenty and answers the "why" behind his addiction and this cause of death, revealed through both a mother's story and years of Charles' published and unpublished song lyrics. The closing chapters focus on hope and healing-and how the author found her purpose and forgave herself.
This book shows through cartoon illustrations the joys, pains, struggles, and thanksgivings of motherhood in the first two years. The author displays the changes in a mothers attitude concerning herself and her entire life as she adjusts to becoming a new mom and raising a baby. These humorous and entertaining cartoons are based on the authors real experiences and thoughts, which she playfully displays through lively storytelling.
Someway, somehow, women find themselves branded and rejected by society. The shameful title of deadbeat mom, carries no weight as to what the actual truth of the matter is. What mother could leave her children for sex, drugs and alcohol? This book is the story of a woman who once did just that and overcame that title. The road to reclaiming motherhood is treacherous. There is a reality to face and in a world of instant gratification, this takes time. Success and results don't come instantaneously but with this book, you have entered into a Divine set up. Through this story, you will gain hope in knowing that you are not alone. Victory is attainable and you are victorious. Today is the first day of the rest of your life and rear view mirrors are made small for a reason. Put your hiking boots on and take the first step up what seems to be an unclimbable mountain. The families and loved ones affected by addiction will also gain hope in hearing what goes through the mind of a deadbeat mom. When I first began the journey of writing this book, I didn't know that it would take the path of throwing out a life raft to the loved ones. You may be tired and you may want to give up and that is understandable. What I want you to know is, although you don't know me, I have been praying for you for quite some time.
Revisit thoughts and memories with a 5-year journal and memory bookThis classic memory keeper is the perfect way to track the ups and downs of life, day by day.More than a daily diary or journal: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for everyone. Each page of the journal includes an entry for five successive years, allowing users to revisit previous thoughts on a specific day of the year over the span of five years, and reflect on change and progress.Use the One Line a Day 5-year journal format to provide an insightful snapshot of your thoughts, memories, change, and progress on each of the 365 days of the yearSee patterns emerge as important events like anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays come and goAs the pages fill, you'll discover happy coincidences and have a chance to relive forgotten momentsA valuable alternative to the 5-minute journal format, One Line a Day will appeal to those new to the journaling habit and seasoned journalers alike.A great way to begin the day or to put down a final thought before falling asleep at nightDurable and elegantly designed with a ribbon for easy opening to the right pageMakes a great graduation or milestone birthday gift, or for someone starting on a new journey in lifeKeepsake diary will enhance the appreciation of life and be a treasure for years to come
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Mothering is an adventure to be sure--from diaper changes and potty training to car pools and soccer games, a mom's life is full of adventures with her children. But it's not only about the kids. Mothering is also an adventure in personal growth. And that's what moms are invited to enjoy as they read The Mommy Diaries. With contributions from a variety of authors and speakers familiar to today's moms, as well as insights from fresh new voices, this book will encourage women to catch a fresh glimpse of who they are and how they can grow in the midst of the mothering process. Organized into six sections, each focused on a particular aspect of personal growth as a mom, The Mommy Diaries points moms to the lessons and insights that can be found in their experiences.
Rachael is a mother. But not just any mother. She is the parent to a happy, bubbly, adult baby boy called Phillip. Getting to where she and her baby are now was quite a journey and through Rachel’s diary, we can see what transpired, the successes and failures and the eventual wonder of a satisfying mother and adult baby relationship. It is a fabulous example of what it is like when a loving woman meets a very infantile adult and together, they become become mother and baby. Many will wish they too were Phillip, as he descends to a life of diapers, cribs, bottles, toys and nurseries. And perhaps a few other readers will be women wondering if maybe, an adult baby is what they want as well. Which one are you?