Archive For May, 2011
0 Six Reasons Carrying My Second Baby Rocks: Ashburn Patch Article
Confidence and local resources give a pregnant mother peace of mind.
Pregnancy is a difficult, glorious time of life. I’m pregnant with my second child and thought I knew what I was in for this time around. But, there are unexpected joys that come with doing it again.
- You don’t have to listen to anyone’s sage words of wisdom… Continued on Patch…
0 Lighten Up: Ashburn Patch Article
The serious artist remembers life should be fun.
My cousin, Sirena Riley, is a jazz artist. She sings in smoky jazz clubs in London and has a CD circulating the jazz circles of Europe. Critics have lauded her as an up and coming singer with a sunburnt voice and poetic, often confrontational, lyrics. She’s a serious musician.
I am a memoirist. Continued on Patch…
0 Pants on Fire: Ashburn Patch Article
At what point in life do lying and omitting facts become acceptable?
“Ow! My arm hurts!” My son shouts from the stroller. Before I can bend down to check his problem he screams, “My back is itchy!”
Across the aisle of the children’s clothing section, a different child tells her mother she has to pee. I know what’s next.
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0 Mother’s Day Celebration Ideas: Ashburn Patch Article
Flowers from my little boy!
Here are a few tips for celebrating the moms holiday weekend in bliss.
Mother’s Day – that pressure-filled, Hallmark-created annual event – is Sunday. I’ve decided to make it easy on husbands this year and provide a partial list of acceptable gifts and celebrations. Flowers are always nice, as are pretty electronic toys. Here are some great ways to celebrate the weekend.
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