One day, my husband and I got into a huge fight. A doors slamming, eye-rolling, wish-I-could-strangle-that-mofo type of fight. As we continued to fight with no progress made toward a resolution, it was getting late. I was tired and wanted some space because I just emotionally drained. I turned to him and said, "If you don't mind, could you please sleep on the couch … [Read more...]
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30 Day Challenge Wrap-Up
So it's almost April. Thank goodness. This 30-day challenge has worn me out. Honestly, March was probably the worst month for me to try to do this. We moved, both of us got sick, visitors in and out, kids waking up early every single day, etc. And not to mention the fact that I became a March Madness widow. But I tried anyway. Gave extra backrubs, ran errands when the … [Read more...]
Should Your Significant Other Be Your Best Friend?
So I've been weeding out fake friends in my life lately and I realize I only have three or four really good friends. At the top of the list is my husband, who has been my best friend, my lover, my confidant, my partner in every sense of the word since we hooked up five years ago. He's seen me through two physically draining pregnancies, a race to finish my bachelor's degree, … [Read more...]
The Proper Way To Get What You Want From Your Partner
Picture this scene: I'm standing in the kitchen, staring into the spice cabinet to see what spices I can put on this beef roast so it tastes like it does when my husband cooks. He's a mad scientist in the kitchen so there's no real "recipe" "“ just guessing. I call him over to me. "What?" he grumbles on the couch. "Can you come here?" I ask. "What do you … [Read more...]
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Married
1. How crazy the in-laws can be. For some reason, when you're dating, you don't concern yourself with your significant other's family much. Sure they can be a little annoying at times, but that's their problem, not yours. But once you get married, all of a sudden you realize that big Uncle Kevin (you know the one with the habit of hugging you a bit too long after he's had … [Read more...]
Letting Yourself Go
Tara Pringle Jefferson is a freelance writer from Ohio, where she lives with her husband and two kids. Visit her blog, TheYoungMommyLife.com, for daily musings about the issues young moms face. There's a line in Destiny's Child's "Cater 2 U" that always stuck in my head in which Kelly coos: "I'll keep it tight/I'll keep my figure right/I'll keep my hair fixed/Keep rocking … [Read more...]
Fighting The Out Of Work Blues
Tara Pringle Jefferson is a freelance writer from Ohio, where she lives with her husband and two kids. Visit her blog, TheYoungMommyLife.com, for daily musings about the issues young moms face. Twice this week we're heard stories of people, unable to cope with the demands of life as an unemployed parent, who resorted to a murder-suicide as their only way out. Once in a … [Read more...]
Giving Back The Easy Way
Tara Pringle Jefferson is a freelance writer from Ohio, where she lives with her husband and two kids. Visit her blog, TheYoungMommyLife.com, for daily musings about the issues young moms face. Imagine how different life would be for President Barack Obama (I'm still getting chills just typing that) if he didn't have a supportive collection of grandparents, teachers, … [Read more...]
Let The “Real†Revolution Begin
Tara Pringle Jefferson is a freelance writer from Ohio, where she lives with her husband and two kids. Visit her blog, TheYoungMommyLife.com, for daily musings about the issues young moms face. Over the past two months, there have been a few mini "mommy crusades" that have sparked coverage in the media. The first was the uproar of mommy bloggers … [Read more...]
Do The “Mommy Wars” Exist In The Black Community?
During my maternity leave, I discovered two things: One, I'll miss my kids when I go back to work. Two, there is no way I could be a stay-at-home mom. Don't those two emotions conflict? Yeah, I guess they do. But as much as I love my kids, as much as I want to be the one who feeds them and plays with them everyday, the reality is Mommy has to go to work. With half-pay during … [Read more...]
Trading Places
Tara Pringle Jefferson is a freelance writer from Ohio, where she lives with her husband and two kids. Visit her blog, TheYoungMommyLife.com, for daily musings about the issues young moms face. My husband and I decided to do a little role reversal and it has been the best thing to happen to our marriage. Now, before you start imagining us role-playing (me in the … [Read more...]
What's More Important When It Comes To Your Child's Education?
My husband and I are in the process of buying a house and we think we're going to stay in the same community (I refuse to call it a "town") that we're in now. The reasons are plentiful: affordable houses, relatively close to both jobs, safe, lots of kid-friendly establishments, our family is nearby, etc. The biggest benefit, though, is the school system. Where we live … [Read more...]
What to Expect: A Scheduled C-Section
Tara Pringle Jefferson is a freelance writer from Ohio, where she lives with her husband and two kids. Visit her blog, TheYoungMommyLife.com, for daily musings about the issues young moms face. After having an emergency C-section with my first two years ago, the big question that was bugging me during the entire pregnancy with my second child was: vaginal birth or … [Read more...]
Guest Post: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Had Kids
Tara Pringle Jefferson is a freelance writer from Ohio, where she lives with her husband and two kids. Visit her blog, TheYoungMommyLife.com, for daily musings about the issues young moms face. I wish I knew"... 1. How much I would worry about finances. Pre-baby, when my bank account balance was nearing zero I knew I could always scrape by, perhaps skip a … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Recession Proof Your Finances – Part 1
I don't know about you, but lately I've been keeping a close eye on my finances and trying to make myself feel as secure as possible. One big hole in my wallet is our grocery bill, which easily spins out of control faster than you can say, "Bagelfuls, 2 for $4." Here are a few habits I've picked up over the last couple weeks. See if any help you out and leave your own … [Read more...]