Families
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START HERE: SUNDAY AT THE CATES COMPOUND
Sometimes we all need a Road Map or two. I wanted to create one for you that shares where to start: For a little SUNDAY Fun AT THE CATES COMPOUND Welcome to the Cates Compound — where life is loud, love is messy, food is stretched, bills are prayed over, and the circle stays unbroken even when everything else feels like it’s falling apart. And the teen is screaming because who knows what. David is just standing watching as Charlie cusses at me like a Sailor. Instead of engaging I call Pheobie and tell her to come upstairs with me after I grab my glass of Sweet Tea. Does this…
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The Mamazing Lullapod Max Nursery Recliner — The Chair That Became Our Quiet Place, Our Future Plan & Our Family’s Favorite Seat—Full Review
As we begin a new week, I would like to share with you why my family is grateful, thankful, and blessed — and why The Mamazing Lullapod Max Nursery Recliner The1st All-in-One Smart Adjustable Nursery Recliner for every member of the house blew C and David away. When the Mamazing Lullapod Max showed up on our porch in two big boxes, I didn’t know what to expect. I just knew I’d been trusted with a $1,000 nursery chair for review — and that alone made me feel grateful, thankful, and blessed. But the real surprise? C and David were blown away. C walked in, took one look, and said, “Mom……
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“When a Boundary Has to Be Set”
???? Motherhood Isn’t Black & White Part One: Setting the Boundary A couple of weeks ago, we had a hard moment in our home. Bradley is B my son from another mother — who is the closest thing Charlie has to a brother — made a mistake that crossed a boundary. As a mom, I had to say he couldn’t come inside for a while. It wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t about punishment. It was about teaching responsibility and protecting our home. Setting boundaries with the kids we love is one of the hardest parts of parenting. We want to protect them, guide them, and give them room to grow…
