Good tidings and cheer are the cherry on top of a
pretty hectic holiday season. Between getting the kids excited and to festivities and shopping for presents, many a mom gets overwhelmed. Does this happen to you?
Celebmama Michelle Williams is just another woman raising a child. But in addition to all the worries that most parents have, the actress is stalked by the paparazzi. In a
recent and raw Newsweek interview, the 28-year-old actress expressed her feelings about those behind the lens.
Expectant women all seem to have a plan. The due date is circled on the calendar. The hospital bag is packed and waiting by the door.
Two years ago today, I gave birth to my son. While he's definitely given me a run for my money, I am thrilled for this milestone for many reasons and don't believe for a second that the twos are terrible.
- We bid his crib goodbye and he's settled in his big boy bed.
- When he wakes up in the morning, he plays with his toys and lets us rest a bit longer.
- He's a mover and a shaker so we don't need the stroller as much and my arms get a rest.
- He never tires of talking about bugs, big jets, choo choo trains, rockets, airplanes and motorcycles.
- When he laughs his entire body shakes.
- He dances even when music isn't playing.
- He is a lil fireball of energy propelling me day in and day out.
- He's generous with his kisses.
- He says, "I love you mama!"
Papa Joe Simpson recently said that daughter Ashlee, 24,
became a woman the day she found out she was pregnant. Do you agree with his sentiment or were you a woman before you were with child?
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Someone once told me one is none, two is 20, and three is insanity when it comes to kids. I'm not sure I believe the saying because things ran much more smoothly when we brought my son home from the hospital.
My husband and I were no longer first-time parents — we knew which brands of diapers, burpers, and bottles to buy, and our daughter was eager to lend her lil helping hands.
Mamas always remember to tuck cheerios, yogurt tubes, raisins and boxed drinks into their bags for their children, but they don't necessarily think to pack a snack for themselves. For women on the move, it's important to keep some healthy munchies like dried fruit, sliced veggies, a handful of nuts or a granola bar within their reach. That way they can refuel while running errands or waiting in the carpool line.
They say kids grow up fast, but lately I'm blown away. Last week, my art obsessed daughter told me she can't wait to get a "needle" tattoo. I knew this was coming ever since she noticed mine as I stepped out of the shower a couple years ago.
Star and stunner Angelina Jolie sat down with Matt Lauer to talk about her latest film,
Changeling, the true story of Christine Collins, a single mother whose son goes missing and her struggle with authorities after they replace him with another child. The actress initially had her qualms about taking the role, but wanted to tell the tale of the amazing mother. Angelina also talked about falling in love with Brad Pitt and adding to their brood of six.
The lil big screen has made many matriarchs memorable. Take this quiz and see how well you remember which real life moms played these amazing mother characters in the movies.
