This is one of my favorite memories. My boys are so excited, they are actually dancing in the kitchen. Story Music: "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's a typical Wednesday night in December. I have cleaned up from dinner, the kids have done their homework, I'm about to tell my younger son it's time for him to get in the shower. And then, the phone rings. Story muisc by: OctoSound - PixabayMellow Momentum | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

I am back in college and need to get to accounting class this morning. School is out for my boys today and I can't find a sitter, so I need to take them with me. This is what happens there. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/bathtime-funk License code: 2VHSYX1W3QR4X52H
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Husband number one is travelling a lot for work, so I take care of our two young sons on my own most of the time. Tonight, however, he is home and when I ask him to give the kids their bath, this is what happens. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: PIHYLBRHALTKMA6U --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/debbie7148/message

My boys are two years apart, almost to the day. This story tells my earliest memories of them enjoying each other's company.  Music – "ELECTRIC SUNRISE" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/ 
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We have all come to the realization that my mom will forever need the assistance of a walker. This is very hard for her to accept.
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I just had my 16th birthday. My brother has invited me to visit with him at college, and he takes me to my very first concert. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/light-meadows License code: JPUGTX13DZEVN5H9
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My ex-husband and his new wife move back to The States and live about an hour and a half away from us. It is a huge adjustment for me and the kids. Luckily, I find a wonderful therapist to help us. Get Some Street Cred Now!(Main) | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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My divorce from Husband Number One is final in April of 1997. He gets married again in December of the same year. And life for me and the kids is turned upside down. Funny Dancing Kids | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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My ex-husband and his girlfriend take our children on a two-week vacation. I am not happy about this, at first, anyway. Only Forward | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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