One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Make Family Events More Enjoyable With Friends

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Better Together: Why Inviting Another Family Makes Activities More Fun #FamilyFun Sometimes family activities can feel like another item on the to-do list. However, doing those activities with another family makes them more fun! Whether it’s a trip to an amusement park , a visit to the local pool , or trip to a pumpkin patch , including another family can multiply the fun in amazing ways. One of my favorite moms to collaborate with is my friend, Ayana Ledford who's pictured above with her daughter Sahar. We have done all of the things listed as seemingly random examples above and here is how including her and her daughter (and sometimes her son too) has made the events more fun. On the date above, Ayana almost left the venue because parking was a nightmare. That said, she hung in there and we would up having a great time!
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Thankful for all of the love!

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Last Monday was my birthday!!! My birthday is always a day of reflection. Through social media and technology, I am reminded me that friendship is powerful. Since friendships are entirely voluntary relationships, I am always touched when I get a note, call or Facebook post honoring my day.  Through songs, gifts and hugs, my family goes out of their way to show me that they care. 


 I was fortunate to get over 200 birthday wishes on social media. The fact that people took time out of their day to wish me well reminds me of all of the wonderful relationships I have made over my lifetime. I have moved away from my hometown, attended college and graduate school in other states and now make Pittsburgh my home. People from each phase of my life honored me with a birthday wish. That made it even more special.

 I woke up on my birthday and my children were healthy, happy, and glad to see me. My sister, Reenah, was here and helped make the morning routine easier. And my sister, Jeryn, was here in spirit and sent me the most luxurious blanket, which I used to envelope me while I slept. Those punctuated the blessings that my mother began the prior weekend when she spoiled me by taking care of me and my kids. She even watched them that Sunday while Andre and I went out to dinner. Every day is a gift, but this birthday was extra special!

 When I went to bed on November 5th, I exhaled and proclaimed, "Today was a good day!!!"

 I am grateful to greet another year!
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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