Friday, January 3, 2014

The Friday 56 #10 Calm Mama, Happy Baby


This is a fun meme to do hosted by Freda's Voice. If you'd like to join on the fun go to The Friday 56.

Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader.
*Find any sentence that grabs you.
*Post it.
*Link it here.

I'm reading several books right now so I chose to feature the non-fiction book, "Calm Mama, Happy  Baby" by Derek O'Neill and Jennifer Waldburger. This is from 56% in the ebook.


Not every mom who prefers to keep to herself is struggling, mind you; we're referring to the idea that handling every aspect of motherhood on your own is some sort of ideal picture, and whoever paints the picture with the most color wins.
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10 comments:

  1. Brooke ShowalterJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:58 AM

    That's a great quote...I can totally relate! I was a single mom with my older daughter. When I had my younger daughter, I had a really difficult time letting my boyfriend help, it was hard for me.

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    1. BeaJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      So far the authors seem to know what they're talking about, which is reassuring.

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  2. fredamansJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    As a mom, good luck keeping it all to yourself. Eventually you have to give in and get help from someone, somewhere... whether it's your boyfriend like above, your own parent, a sister, or even a friend.... we all need somebody sometimes. Do everything on your own and you'll be burnt out faster than a light bulb.
    Happy weekend!

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I recall having to find a support system of other moms to get me through...we all need one!

    Thanks for sharing...and here's MY FRIDAY MEMES POST

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    1. BeaJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:11 PM

      It must be incredibly difficult for mothers without a support system.

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  4. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    This sounds like good, solid, common sense advice. I hope the book is helpful to you.
    Here's the link to my Friday post: A GOOD HOME.

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    1. BeaJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:11 PM

      I'm hoping it will help me in my work. A lot of does seem to be common sense.

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  5. gautami tripathyJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    Love the 56! Interesting!

    Here is my post

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  6. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 5, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    Very interesting quote. Not sure I quite get it out of context, but it got my attention!

    Linking from Fresh Cut Friday!
    xo,
    Ricki Jill

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