When I think back to the day that Dawson was born, I remember that he didn’t have much hair on his little head. But, within a few short months, his baby hair was growing quite nicely and I swore I would never cut it.
It was his father who demanded that our boy get a haircut on his first birthday, and oh, how I cried. Those soft wisps of baby fine hair; how I missed running my fingers through that little mop.
I loved the way his fine hair smelled after a bath, and the way it dried quickly so that I could spend hours just inhaling the scent of my baby.
As hard as I try to remember baby hair, I look at my little monster now, and only see his “grizzly” hair cut a la Daddy’s hair clippers.
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This post is in honor of Kristen of Motherhood Uncensored and Rebecca of Girl’s Gone Child who are expecting beautiful baby girl’s any day now. We’re reminiscing about what we loved best about those new baby days with an online shower since we live all over the continent and beyond. If you’d like to participate, click here for details!
It wasn’t that long ago, on a bastardly day in February, that I lost my job. The heartsick, stomach upsetting panic I felt nearly broke my spirit. Fear of losing our house and our livelihood clouded my thoughts on a daily basis.
Thankfully, over the past several months, things began looking up. We’re still behind on some bills (mostly my student loan, but I’m getting there), but the fear that my husband could lose his job haunts me now that I know how easily tragedy can strike.
I can’t tell you how much I want to reach out and hug these amazing people. I want to hug them so tightly and squeeze the bad news from their lives. If only it were that simple.
I wish that I had the bank account of Bill Gates, because if I did, I’d start my own version of The Big Give and save the world by providing all the things so many people need but go without.
And so, the beautiful woman known as Motherhood Uncensored has started a little blog action plan. Blog the Recession. I encourage you to join us. Each time you visit a blogger, click an ad or two. You don’t have to send money, just take the time to show how much you care. That click, as small as it may seem, can generate a little ad revenue for those who so desperately need it. (Part of me wishes these advertisers would push a little monetary support in the direction of those who need it! Maybe they will after the see the tour de force we’ve got going on right here.)
Won’t you join us? Visit Motherhood Uncensored to grab a button!
Beware, he gets a little loud at the end. I think he’s actually happy to see me go, considering he stayed overnight at my parents’ house this last weekend and refused to come home yesterday. Don’t be surprised if he decides to move in with Nana & Papa.
(I’d show you a picture, but it would scare you silly.)
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Stop over to the Imperfect Parent if you haven’t already (as in yesterday, when I should have linked my post. What can I say? Life is getting the better of me these days), where I talk about ways to ask your boss for a raise. I’ve never asked for more money, but many ladies I know are considering it. I’d love to hear your advice!
Have you seen this video yet? New Kids on the Block - Summertime (I can’t figure out how to embed it, so click over if you dare!) It’s quite good, but it also shows me that maybe somethings haven’t changed. Still babe magnets, 20 years later.
Dana Tuszke began her Mom career in 2004 after the birth of her son, Dawson the Demanding. She spends her days catering to the endless needs of a 3-year-old, vacuuming the never-ending trail of cookie crumbs in her living room, and suffering through too many episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants; all while working from home. More About Dana.
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