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Woman Gives Birth to Twins Conceived Three Weeks Apart

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Woman Gives Birth to Twins Conceived Three Weeks Apart

After more than a year of infertility treatments, Rebecca Roberts and her partner, Rhys Weaver, were over the moon last year when they learned they were finally expecting their first child. The had no idea what superfetation twins were or how their lives were about to change.

They went in for an ultrasound at seven weeks, and Rebecca says it finally felt real when they heard the beautiful sound of their growing baby’s heartbeat for the first time. “I remember walking away from the very first scan so happy,” Rebecca said.

Superfetation Twins: Understanding the Distinction and the Miracle

Just five weeks later the couple from Wiltshire, England went back for their son Noah’s 12-week ultrasound. Only this time they were in for a major shock. As the sonographer moved across her belly, Rebecca could tell something was up.

RELATED: 6 Surprising and Fascinating Facts About Twins

“I thought something awful had happened,” the 39-year-old said. “The sonographer looked at me and was like, ‘do you know you’re expecting twins?’”

But this wasn’t your average set of twins. It appeared that one of Rebecca’s babies was considerably less-developed than the other. Doctors later diagnosed her pregnancy as superfetation, an extremely rare phenomenon in which a pregnant woman becomes pregnant a second time with another, younger fetus.

At first, Dr. David Walker, Rebecca’s OB/GYN was completely perplexed by the discovery of a second baby.

“My initial reaction was, ‘How had I missed the second twin?'” he said, reflecting back on Rebecca’s first ultrasound.”And following this [I] was slightly relieved that it was not my mistake but a quite extraordinary pregnancy.”

It was only by measurements and regular scanning throughout Rebecca’s pregnancy that doctors were able to determine that the second baby—a daughter named Rosalie—was consistently three weeks behind her twin brother. Due to the limited amount of information available about superfetation, doctors warned Rebecca and Rhys that Rosalie may not survive.

“What came after getting pregnant was just such incredible hard work. It wasn’t all happy and rainbows like you expect a pregnancy to be. It was quite scary,” said Rebecca. “With twins it’s scary already, and then because of my age and the fact that they were conceived at different points, and then we were told that all the odds were against Rosalie.”

At 33 weeks pregnant, doctors had to induce Rebecca due to an issue with Rosalie’s umbilical cord, which had caused her to stop growing.

“She was only a 30-week gestation baby who hadn’t grown properly at the end,” Rebecca explained. “Her placenta never really grew properly.”

Rebecca gave birth to both of her babies via Caesarean section on September 17, 2020. Noah was born first weighing 4 pounds, 10 ounces. Rosalie came two minutes later weighing just 2 pounds 7 ounces.

RELATED: Mom Creates Milestone Cards Specially Designed for NICU Preemies

“We got to see both of them as soon as they were born,” Rebecca said. “It was absolutely beautiful.”

“One of the best feelings I’ve ever had,” Rhys added.

The family’s introductions were short-lived as both babies were whisked away to the NICU, where Noah remained for three weeks, and Rosalie for 95 days. The family of four was finally reunited just a few days before Christmas when doctors gave Rebecca and Rhys the go-ahead to bring Rosalie home.

“We could finally get on and start our lives. It felt like we were on hold having them in the hospital,” Rebecca said.

The twins are now almost six months old, and Rebecca and Rhys are continuing to share their family’s story in Instagram.

“They’re my supertwins,” Rebecca told Good Morning America. “Every day I look at them and think, ‘Wow, I’m so lucky.’”

Although both twins are healthy and growing strong, Rebecca says there’s definitely a noticeable age difference between them. But their bond is what touches Rebecca the most.

“When we lay them down next to each other, it’s like they instantly know, and they reach out and touch each other’s faces, and it’s just the most beautiful thing,” Rebecca gushed. “Twins have an amazing bond anyways, but the story between these two, when they’re old enough to find out, they’ll feel even more special.”

Rebecca says she wants others to know that miracles can indeed happen. “My children are proof of that,” she says.

Originally posted on December 9, 2025 @ 6:50 am

12 Heartwarming Mother-Daughter Movies Perfect for Your Next Movie Night

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12 Heartwarming Mother-Daughter Movies Perfect for Your Next Movie Night

There’s something special about the bond between mothers and daughters, and few things capture it better than movies. Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, tears, or a mix of both, a movie night is a great way to celebrate this relationship. These mother-daughter movies highlight the complexities, joys, and challenges of this unique connection. So, grab some popcorn, cozy up on the couch, and dive into these heartwarming films.

Top 12 Mother-Daughter Movies to Watch Together

From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, here’s a list of movies that showcase the beautiful and sometimes complicated mother-daughter relationship.

1. Little Women (2019)

Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women is a heartfelt story about the March sisters, but the relationship between Marmee (Laura Dern) and her daughters is especially poignant. Marmee’s wisdom, patience, and unconditional love shine as she guides her daughters through their struggles, dreams, and relationships.

Perfect for: Fans of period dramas and literary classics.

2. Freaky Friday (2003)

This hilarious body-swap comedy starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis explores the challenges of understanding each other’s perspectives. When mother and daughter literally walk in each other’s shoes, they learn valuable lessons about empathy and compromise.

Perfect for: A lighthearted, laugh-out-loud movie night.

3. Brave (2012)

Pixar’s Brave delves into the bond between Merida, a fiercely independent princess, and her mother, Queen Elinor. Their journey from conflict to understanding is beautifully portrayed, set against a backdrop of stunning animation and Scottish folklore.

Perfect for: A family-friendly option with a touch of adventure.

RELATED: Where Does Your Brave Come From?

4. Lady Bird (2017)

Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird captures the bittersweet and often tumultuous relationship between Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) and her mother, Marion (Laurie Metcalf). This coming-of-age film portrays the ups and downs of growing up, with moments that will make you laugh, cry, and nod in recognition.

Perfect for: Teens and moms navigating those tricky adolescent years.

5. Mamma Mia! (2008)

Set on a picturesque Greek island, Mamma Mia! is a joyous musical centered on Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) and her quest to find her father before her wedding. Along the way, her relationship with her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), takes center stage, showcasing love, sacrifice, and fun.

Perfect for: Singing along to ABBA hits and feeling the sunshine of a lighthearted story.

6. Steel Magnolias (1989)

A tearjerker that celebrates the strength of women, Steel Magnolias features a powerful mother-daughter relationship between M’Lynn (Sally Field) and Shelby (Julia Roberts). It’s a story of resilience, love, and the bond that carries families through life’s toughest moments.

Perfect for: When you’re ready for a heartfelt cry.

7. The Joy Luck Club (1993)

Based on Amy Tan’s novel, The Joy Luck Club explores the lives of four Chinese-American women and their relationships with their mothers. This poignant film delves into themes of identity, cultural expectations, and the sacrifices mothers make for their children.

Perfect for: A thoughtful, emotionally rich movie experience.

Originally posted on December 10, 2025 @ 6:10 am

A Mother’s Pain: The Day a Heroin Overdose Took Our Son Away

Jenny Rapson
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A Mother’s Pain: The Day a Heroin Overdose Took Our Son Away

As a mother, I think it’s safe to say that the loss of a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. I have not suffered this particular tragedy, so I can only imagine the grief that accompanies losing your child in a stigmatized way, such as a drunk driving accident where your child was driving, or of a drug-related problem like a heroin overdose.

Because of the epic opioid crisis in our country right now, the latter issue is one that too many parents are facing today. Losing your child from a heroin overdose comes with extra grief because your child’s death is seen as his or her fault, and those addicted to opioids are often written off as worthless.

No one is immune to addiction or the threat of an overdose

But here is the truth: all life is precious, even the lives of those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. One mom, Bonnie Sesolak, is on a mission to make that truth known, and help others from succumbing to opioids. I recently read her story on The Voices Project, and I found it to be so compelling that I just had to share it.

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Photo:Bonnie Sesolak

Bonnie’s son Cody died of a heroin overdose at age 21. She wants everyone to know that he was more than just the cause of his death.

In her essay about Cody on RyanHampton.org, Bonnie writes:

Our family’s life was forever changed by an unspeakable tragedy when we lost our beautiful boy, our 21 year old son Cody, to a heroin overdose. This monster stole his dreams, our dreams, and the wreckage left behind is un-navigable. 

She goes on to describe how Cody was far from what we typically think of as a “drug addict.” The truth is, no one is immune to the powers and dangers of opioids. Cody, she says, was as typical and gifted as could be. He wasn’t an “at risk” kid.

What does addiction look like? Surely not my gifted, gregarious, smart, compassionate son? Cody was the athlete that everyone wanted to be. Cody was talented, and smart. He had a beautiful girlfriend a family and friends that loved him beyond words. He loved his little brother, his dog, and He was one of the most caring, compassionate people on this planet. I truly believe that his caring, loving soul was too good for this world. He died in our home, in his bedroom.

Originally posted on December 11, 2025 @ 6:00 am

This ‘Slow Down’ Video Has 17 Million Mamas Weeping — Breathtaking!

Jenny Rapson
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This ‘Slow Down’ Video Has 17 Million Mamas Weeping — Breathtaking!

 

Nichole Nordeman’s hit song “Slow Down” made literally millions of moms cry — and this season, it’s making the rounds—and upping stock in Kleenex once again!

As our kids get older, we want to urge them to slow down

I for one got weepy when my son’s school sent home a form asking how I wanted his name to appear on his kindergarten graduation diploma last week. Even though I knew the date was fast approaching, I was in denial. My first thought was “I DON’T want his name on it at all! I want him to STAY LITTLE!” He’s my baby, my last, and I feel WAY more emotional about him finishing kindergarten than I did about my older two hitting that milestone. Sigh.

 

As sentimental as that makes me, I can’t imagine how it feels for you mamas who are prepping for other kids’ milestones. End of sports seasons. Driving. Reaching daunting goals. Graduations. Weddings. Giving back to others. Becoming parents themselves. Can’t we all just “slow down?”

I cried at both my niece’s and nephew’s graduations over the last couple of years, and my emotions are nothing compared to that of a mama ready to send her baby off into the world.

I love the way Nordeman’s song reminds us to savor each moment with our kids, but also puts our feelings into words as far as really telling our kiddos how strongly we feel about them. I echo the song’s words to my kids “I’m your biggest fan!” And though I am in no hurry for them to leave me, I sure am thankful for the privilege that’s been given to me of raising these kids into capable adults. My oldest just became a teenager this year, and sometimes just looking at how TALL and man-like he’s becoming can put a lump in my throat. And yet, I know this is absolutely the way it’s supposed to be.

I hope you enjoy Nordeman’s video today (it’s been viewed more than 17 MILLION times!!) and remember to savor the everyday moments with your kiddos even more than usual. <3

Originally posted on December 12, 2025 @ 6:00 am

Mom’s Special Letter From Santa for First Responders and Parents Who Work on Christmas

Bri Lamm
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Mom’s Special Letter From Santa for First Responders and Parents Who Work on Christmas

If there’s one day every year that families should be together, it’s Christmas, isn’t it? Something about the season of thanks and giving, love and joy, it only makes sense that you would celebrate with the ones you love. Unfortunately, that’s not always the reality for thousands of families of first responders — whose mom, dad, or loved ones have to work over the Christmas holiday. So, Santa ended up writing a special letter.

One mom created a letter from Santa for families of first responders

When Virginia mom, Stephanie Davi, learned that her military husband would be working on Christmas day, she crafted a beautiful way for her family to still get to spend the holiday together. And the internet cannot get enough of it!

In a special letter from Santa that has now gone viral, the mother of two explains to kids of military and first responder families that Christmas will be happening a different way this year — back in 2018. And, Stephanie Lynn has received requests for similar letters every year since.

“I know sometimes your mom or dad can’t be home on Christmas Day because they’re working – keeping us safe and healthy,” the letter reads. “I want your whole family to have a very special Christmas morning – together.”

Letter from Santa
Courtesy of Stephanie Davi

“With that in mind,” it continues, “my elves have helped me set up a few special deliveries just for you.”

The letter then has a list of alternative dates which can be checked off by “Santa” himself to denote when he will be stopping by.

Originally posted on December 13, 2025 @ 6:00 am

When Hard Circumstances are Redeemed — Advantages of Being Bullied

Tina Marie Griffin
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When Hard Circumstances are Redeemed — Advantages of Being Bullied

Being bullied as an adult, by adults, has been a devastating experience, but it also has benefitted me in ways I never expected. I know… who knew there were advantages of being bullied? Here’s what I’ve learned.

This by far, will be one of the hardest blogs I’ve ever done. But I pray it will bring healing and comfort to anyone who’s gone through the same tragic situation – being bullied.

For many years I’ve talked about bullying to teens across the country, but it was a topic I didn’t spend much time on. I would go through the description of both physical and emotional bullying and explain the devastation it could lead to, like depression and suicide. When I was a kid, I can’t remember being bullied besides some minor teasing and one major altercation on a play ground in middle school.

As children or adults, we see some advantages of being bullied

I didn’t fully understand what victims of bullying lived through until recently. I now have a deeper compassion for those being bullied and harassed than ever before. I pray God will use my story to help bring healing to others.

I went through some of the most hellish times I have ever gone through back in January of 2014.

That year began with my husband revealing several major things he was struggling with and it completely blindsided me. I had just had my 4th baby in 4 years. Both his parents and mine live many states away and I felt completely alone, fried and frustrated. A week later, our local school called and asked if I could do a last minute, urgent assembly for the middle and high schools in town because of all the sexting, pregnancies, bullying and other major issues they were having with some of their students. I worked over 60 hours preparing for the following week’s assemblies which actually helped me heal from the news the week before. God kept telling me to focus on what He’s called me to do and He will take care of the rest.

Shortly after speaking I found out that a woman I considered a close friend, said some things about me in the community that devastated me. My credibility as a speaker was attacked, school board members were called and told lies regarding my mothering skills (the lies could have invoked law enforcement) and my income was somehow mass texted and shared on Facebook (the numbers were way off). Up to a year later I received emails asking if I paid my taxes and was kosher with the IRS. (I’ve always paid my taxes). One of Luke’s prominent clients was informed that we can’t manage our finances and was asked how Luke could be trusted (we manage our finances with excellence). This person also told me she was furious I got pregnant the same time she did and told me I was her competition in this town. I was heart broken. I really looked up to and respected this person.

Originally posted on December 14, 2025 @ 6:58 am

What Are the Signs That Your Teen Is Sexually Active?

Bethany Dumbleton
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What Are the Signs That Your Teen Is Sexually Active?

As parents, we know we can’t be in all places at all times monitoring our kids’ behavior. Nor would we want to. We want to trust our children to make great choices. But, what do you do when you suspect they’re not making the best choices? What are signs that your teenage daughter is sexually active?

What should we look for?

Living in the world today nearly everything we encounter is sexualized in one way or another. Because of that, it can be really hard to decipher between what is normal teenage behavior and what should concern us. We don’t want to be overbearing as parents but we also cannot afford to be careless. As adults, we realize that there is so much more at stake than just pregnancy and STD’s. We all would love to be able to know if our teen is having sex or considering it.

Five common signs:

1. Change in attitude or behavior

If your teen is having sex it is likely that he or she will become irritable and easy to upset. You’ll notice an attitude shift. Your daughter may become more emotional and “bratty,” as some would call it. Your sons may become very passive and easy to anger as well. These are all signs of guilt and shame manifesting. If they were brought up in a Christian home, they know the standard God has set in his word and their spirit will not be in alignment with their actions. This creates an inner turmoil that, because of their adolescence, they are not able to properly process.

2. Always curious about your whereabouts

As a teenager, I was always curious about where my parents were a lot of the time. Sometimes I wanted to know if I was going to have to make my own dinner and sometimes I was up to no good. If your teenager seems to be increasingly aware of your schedule and what you’re up to, it may be because they too are up to something. Pay attention to how often your teen asks you where you are going. For example, they may ask how long you will be gone, or to prolong your trip to get them something they need. If your teen is having sex, they need to know when and where they can, and it obviously won’t be when you are around.

3. Suddenly into their appearance

This one can be a little trickier, therefore, you have to pay close attention. You would think this is only for girls, but it applies to boys as well. With girls, you may notice subtle things like a little extra makeup for no good reason. They may start buying less modest clothes. We all know teenage girls can take lightyears to get ready even just for a trip to target. And boys are difficult unless you have one who never showers and all of a sudden takes up a new hygiene regime that includes cologne. However, you can still be aware of how much attention they give to their appearance in relation to who they are going to be around and where they are going.

Originally posted on December 15, 2025 @ 6:30 am

What My Husband Told Me After a Double Mastectomy and Full Hysterectomy

Christine Carter
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What My Husband Told Me After a Double Mastectomy and Full Hysterectomy

My husband told me the same four words after I endured multiple surgeries, including a double mastectomy. I responded to him and his words with this letter.

Dear my beloved Husband:

This coming February, we will be celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary. Ah, the red rose Valentine’s Day theme — classic, simple, beautiful. I remember every detail of that day like it was yesterday. I can’t believe it’s been 16 years.

To some, that’s nothing. To others, that’s something. To me?

That’s everything.

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Scary Mommy

Our honeymoon. We had no idea.

Everyone knows that marriage is hard work. You and I have witnessed many marriages crumble over time, and we’ve seen other marriages shatter into sharp shards of brokenness under the weight of circumstances that dissolve unity.

Marriage is not for the faint of heart, but rather it demands a relentless reach toward one another in the thick throes of a merciless world. And sometimes, arms get tired. Other times, one arm gives up, while the other desperately stretches over and over again to grasp what little it can. We’ve danced through many seasons with this delicate balance that sways back and forth, at times reaching relentlessly toward one another—raising our hands in the folds of hard decisions, and other times, grasping with what little we had to give. Marriage does that.

I’m just so grateful we’re still reaching.

As we celebrate 16 years of doing this daring dance together, I want you to know that through each and every turn, lift, carry and fall on the marital dance floor, there has always been one consistent and unfaltering way you have loved me. It has been the greatest, most enduring part of our history, but more importantly, it has nourished the woman in me and gifted me with a message I believe all women deserve to hear, but don’t.

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Scary Mommy

You always tell me I’m beautiful.

This may sound like a simple and easy thing to do, but you will never truly understand what it means to me.

You see, I believe you.

Originally posted on December 31, 2025 @ 6:00 am

High School Principal’s Letter to Parents: We’re Pressuring Our Kids to Death

Jenny Rapson
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High School Principal’s Letter to Parents: We’re Pressuring Our Kids to Death

Teen suicide has been on the rise in recent years and sadly, TWEEN suicide (children ages 10-14) has doubled since 2009. For much of this, social media has been blamed: specifically since rates have risen so sharply (doubling in the 10-14 age group) since the advent of the smart phone. Cyber bullying and the pressure to have a picture-perfect life for social media has led many young people to have mental health problems that lead to teen suicide. But after a high school sophomore from Corona Del Mar High School in California took his life recently, a principal from a neighboring high school, Newport Harbor High, felt the need to speak out to the parents of his students, in a desperate plea to save lives.

Life’s pressures can contribute to teen suicide

In the Coronal Del Mar teen suicide, Newport Harbor principal Dr. Sean Boulton says in a Facebook post, social media and cyber bullying weren’t the main issues. The deceased child, he says, left suicide notes “which made mention of the pressures of school and growing up in Newport-Mesa.”

The Facebook post, which Dr. Boulton wrote as a letter to parents, says basically that these days, in some cases, we are pressuring our kids to death and it is leading to teen suicide. I find that his insight is startling yet rings completely true, and I think ALL parents need to take note. He says:

…there remains valid, heartfelt concern for this tragic incident, specifically from notes that the deceased student left, notes which made mention of the pressures of school and growing up in Newport-Mesa. A lot to ponder, and many conversations and changes ahead but how did we get here? 

Our teachers and District have simply created and maintained a system that our community/country has demanded from us over the past 20 years since college admissions mania went into hyper drive, since vocational training programs were dismantled, and since earning “A’s” in AP classes became the norm.

Our teachers feel the pressure, administration and counseling feel the pressure, and now parents/students are really feeling the pressures.

When we grew up nobody asked us what our GPA was, and it was “cool” to work on the roof of a house. This competitive culture has significantly impacted our young adults. We endlessly discuss test scores, National Merit Scholarships, reading scores, AP scholars, comparisons to other school Districts and this is when we start losing our collective souls–and our children. 

I’ll interrupt Boulton’s comments so you don’t miss this line: “This is when we start losing our collective souls–and our children.”

Originally posted on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00 am

Dear God, Help Me Be a Better Mom

Courtney Devich
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Dear God, Help Me Be a Better Mom

I struggle with this thing called motherhood. The few things I get right are overshadowed by regrets and mistakes. So, I lift my eyes and my heart as I say these prayers to be a better mom.

Prayers to be a better mom

Dear God,

I snapped at my children today, like a lot. I’m irritable, I’m cranky, I’m tired, and life has just been hard lately.

I’m running out of ideas to entertain my children every day. I’m tired of having to entertain them every day, if I’m being honest.

I don’t want to be the “snappy mom,” the one who yells at her children over the littlest things. I don’t want to attempt to put them in time-out over the small things (and let’s be honest, time-outs are not working for me so far).

I want to be a better mom.

The guilt is real, God. Like, I feel guilty all the time about my job as a mother.

I feel guilty for wanting a break for myself.

I feel guilty that I want to scroll through my phone rather than bring out the messy arts and crafts supplies.

I feel guilty that I’m not enough for them and that they need more than what I have to offer in these four walls.

I feel guilty for snapping and being a crank-zilla of a mommy.

Lord, I feel like I’m failing over here.

They told me the stay-at-home mom life would be hard but they didn’t mention the guilt that comes with it. They didn’t mention that it’s the loneliest job there is but then there’s You.

You’re there through it all.

Every day, You’re there as I make their breakfast and change the diapers.

You’re there as I do the dishes and fold the laundry.

You’re there when I play and laugh with my children.

You’re there when I snap and yell and run to the bathroom to cry by myself.

And so, knowing that I’m not doing motherhood alone every day, I pray that You help me through it all.

Help me savor these moments of motherhood while they’re still little.

Help me snap less and love more.

Give me energy to keep up with my children and keep them busy.

Give me patience as I’m tested by the tantrums and teething baby.

Lord, help me through motherhood so I can be a better mom.

~Your loving daughter who wants to be a better mom.

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This post originally appeared at Her Strength & Dignity, published with permission.

Originally posted on December 30, 2025 @ 6:00 am

These Breathtaking Real-Life Marriage Vows Will Put the “I Do” In Every Day

Lindsay Hausch
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These Breathtaking Real-Life Marriage Vows Will Put the “I Do” In Every Day

“I do.” When I think of marriage vows, my mind jumps to the words we said at the altar in my family church, before our pastor and 6 pews full of friends and family. It is in this sacred space that my husband and I made promises to be lived out every day for the rest of our lives.

However, these promises that are intended for a lifetime, are easily tucked in the sacred space of a church in a white dress and pressed tux, and then forgotten.

As a married couple, my husband and I have lived through life-changing, monumental moments. We remember and smile about these special days that have shaped the future of our lives together– the day we said “I do,” the day Nathan was ordained, the moment when I told him I was 8 weeks pregnant and he said, “Whoa! that went fast!”, and the days we met our daughters for the first time. Yet as I sit in this very un-monumental moment, on a hand-me-down couch, clad in an old VBS T-shirt, I realize that although these monumental days are vibrant moments in the landscape of everyday life, the everyday life is necessary too.

In order for those big promises to filter into these ordinary days of marriage, I decided to write my everyday marriage vows to my husband. It is not a one size fits all set of promises, but words that are silly and uniquely beautiful to us. Marriage vows that flesh out what my commitment to my husband looks like in our ordinary lives together.

Real-life Marriage Vows

  • I vow to make the coffee when I’m the first one up.
  • I vow to leave a light on at night when you haven’t gotten home.
  • I vow to end a conversation with a man if it feels flirtatious or inappropriate, even if it makes me feel good about myself.
  • I vow to never threaten to end our marriage or take that lightly, even when I’m mad and want to hurl hurtful words at you.
  • I vow to always speak positively about you to our children.
  • I vow to do the grocery shopping and do my best to feed you.
  • I vow to try to fold your shirts in the special way you like.
  • I vow to tell you “I love you,” as often as you need to hear, even when I’m mad.
  • I vow to keep your secrets and share my own secrets that I’m tempted to hide.
  • I vow to never give up on us.
  • I vow to say, “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you,” even if they don’t come easily.
  • I vow to never leave the good words unsaid like, “I’m proud of you,” and “I appreciate you.”
  • I vow to never stop singing out loud, telling silly jokes, and laughing with you.
  • I vow to share the popcorn at the movies and give you more than your share of dessert when we split it at a restaurant.
  • I vow to change the toilet paper when it is empty, and bring you a dry towel when you shout from the shower.
  • I vow to be your morning hug and your goodnight kiss, your first hello, and your last goodbye.

Originally posted on December 17, 2025 @ 6:00 am

Mark Wahlberg Listens to Old Voicemails To Keep the Memory of His Mom Alive

Janna Firestone
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Mark Wahlberg Listens to Old Voicemails To Keep the Memory of His Mom Alive

There are many ways to keep a loved one’s memory alive. Looking through photos, journals, and home videos help soothe the hurt after a family member passes. And for Mark Wahlberg, he just wants to hear the voice of his mom.

Alma Wahlberg passed in 2021. She was the mother of nine children — Arthur, Paul, Jim, Robert, Donnie, Mark, Michelle, Debbie, and Tracy. Alma also appeared on the family’s reality show, “Whalburgers.” As the matriarch of the family, was adored by family members and the public alike. She openly shared about her experience raising boys.

Alma also talked about being a single mom to successful actors, singers, and producers.

Mark Wahlberg found a way to listen to the voice of his mom

According to TODAY, Mark Wahlberg regularly listens to his mom’s voicemail messages and other recordings.

One such recording is an interview with Shenielle Jones from TODAY and Alma.

Sheinelle had interviewed Alma and members of the Wahlberg family over the years. Sheinelle mentioned, “For me, she was the true meaning of the word matriarch. She always talked about how you would call her every day. And she would say, ‘Call your mother.'”

In a past interview from December 2018, Alma shared, “I look at them and every single one of them are good people. They help people and I couldn’t be prouder.”

This interview has been viewed well over 200,000 times with thousands of comments. Here’s what viewers had to say.

“I just heard of the passing of Mrs. Wahlberg. I feel really sad today. I used to watch the TV show and I have always really liked her she was the ultimate cool mom. My condolences go out to all of her kids. They were such a loving close knit family and that does not happen every day.”

Originally posted on December 29, 2025 @ 6:46 am

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