Write a story about a day in the life of a mother.

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“Roses for Baby” by Craig S

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“You are my daughter first. Then you are a sister to your older brother. One day you will be a wife, and if you are lucky then you will be a mother yourself….” Those words are etched into her memory. She had been standing in the garden right outside her kitchen window over twenty years ago. She watched as her mother fussed over the prized rose bushes; the rose bushes she was never allowed to touch. Every morning as she sipped her coffee looking through the same kitchen window of her childhood, she was reminded o...

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“Grounded” by Colleen Christi Willett

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The generic hotel comforter pressed down on her, decidedly uncomfortable. Despite the fact that Nanchang in early December felt more like late April in New York, the thermostat in their tiny suite was locked, unwavering, at an unbearable eighty-two degrees. She sighed and pressed her cheek against the damp pillowcase. Her right arm was pinned under the over-sized head of the tiny, slumbering body beside her. She wiggled her tingling fingers, watching them dance in the bluish light streaming in through the rain-spatte...

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“A Peak Into The Bottomless Pit” by N S

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Amid the scorching heat, Olle sat straight off her bed whilst holding her chest. Her eyes widen, drops of sweats streaming through her cheeks, while the others streaked her forehead like the colonies on a petri dish. She hit it mildly a few times, trying to get her breath back. Inhales… exhales… inhales…“Olle.” Malla grabbed her hand. “You had that dream again?” Olle closed her eyes and nodded. It had always been painful, but tonight it was even more so. “I’m here. Let’s count down together, OK?” Olle nodded. “10, 9, 8, 7...

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“To Go or Not To Go ” by Tessa Gray

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“Mommy I’m hungry,” the little boy informs his mother. She glances over at where her son sits coloring at the kitchen table. “Ok Lex, just give me a few more minutes to finish up this painting and then we can go out for dinner.”The child pauses in his drawing, appearing to consider his mother’s words. “Can we go to McDonald’s?” he asks hopefully. “I want chicken nuggets.” “Sorry kiddo,” his mother replies reaching over to tousle her son’s hair. “You already had McDonald’s this week. We can go to the diner. Just let me finish worki...

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“The Emergency Mom Handbook” by Debbie Rae

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The Emergency Mom Handbook1. Turn on the radio. Wipe down the kitchen counter. Get lost in the sultry tunes of slow jazz. Let the subtle rays of late afternoon sunshine warm you through the open window, while you shut your eyes and inhale, letting your sense of smell tell you if the chicken is ready for plating. 2. Open your eyes. Pout. 3. Remember: You never turned on the music because, let’s be real, who still listens to jazz? The chicken is on the stove...

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“Late Night Shopping” by Debi Willis

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The cold draft trails in behind us. Entering the bright all-purpose store, I surmise my surroundings. Customers dart left and right like a bee hive, clamorous shopping carts, and a line from the checkout. And I am armed with my three boys and four year old daughter. My timing couldn’t be any better.“We’re never getting out of here,” my thirteen year old rolls his eyes. “Mom, what are we doing in the store? We came here yesterday.” Ten year old Kenny asks.I pat Kenny’s back, “Get me a basket.” “I forgot something from the store. I h...

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“Our Language ” by Holli Harms

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In the stroller you would sit very still. Your face concerned and cautious. Do you remember this? On our twenty minute walk I would point out letters along the way, like ATM and CVS, and say them and sign them. I would point out numbers also. Shiny big numbers on doors and windows. Those we would say and use our hands to show what is two, and three and five. Never four. You didn’t like four and would count one, two, three, five. Do you remember what was wrong with four?At Gymboree you would sit quietly in my lap and watch while the oth...

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“Unlike Any Mother’s Story” by M.D. Smith

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Selling the cow’s been difficult, she thought, but we had to have the money. Times are tough. In August of 1877 in the Wyoming Territory, the Nez Perce Indians were at war with the U.S. Army, who pursued them. Some settlers were casualties of the conflict as the Indians retreated toward the Yellowstone area. It was not far from where the Campbell family had settled.Maddie tried to nurse her infant daughter at her breast, but the milk was slow to come back. Maybe in a day or two, I’ll have enough again for Dorothy as she smiled down at the fu...

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“My Baby Love” by Angela Coffey

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I looked down admiring his blonde hair and his beautiful chocolate brown eyes. He was perfect and looked just like his dad. He kicked his feet as he laid in his crib. I couldn’t help but stare as he continued to play. He was aweing and gooing. He was perfect and a mixture of my love and me. I never pictured myself as a mom and was climbing the corporate ladder. I was about to be the vice president of a huge beauty company when I met Dean. The first time we talked, I was head over hills. It didn’t take long before I learned of my pregn...

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“Baby Watches Over The Nurse” by Jennifer Tedrow

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The makeup from last night’s shift still lies on my tired eyes. The distinct smell of hospital and old people rests in my greasy messy bun. I lie in my bed and reach for the phone on my nightstand. It was Wednesday, July 18th, 2019. I reread the date and tears filled my eyes. I rubbed my belly, wishing that I could still feel the hard kicks and uncomfortable squirms. My due date of my first baby girl was today. I looked over at the ultrasound sitting peacefully on the wall next to me, hanging by a pink thumbtack. The image put a fire in my h...

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“Winter Wonderland” by Diane Martin

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Winter Wonderland On Christmas morning, Alice was startled awake by the sound of her own wheezing. The cold had moved into her chest, it seemed. She strongly suspected that it was no longer simply a cold, but hadn't the money to find out. There was a $200.00 deductible on the insurance provided by the law office for which she worked. She had just been dreaming that she was skin diving, but every time she tried to breathe through the snorkel, she choked down water instead of air. She awoke at the point of panic, the initial stages of drownin...

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“Empathetic Diaspora ” by Mary Ann Lluch

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Preface: A letter I wish I was given that retells the events of a corrupt government and permanent longing. A day that will haunt both a mother and her child eternally.Dear Daughter, I assume that once you've read this, you would be vaguely aware of the origins of your birth. Your birth is when I started to live fully and unapologetically. Even when I was just surviving, I still felt alive, because I had you. Firstly, I want you to know that giving you up was the most painful decision a mother could make. A decision that no mother sho...

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“Once More...” by Sanqunetta Boyd

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ONCE MORE…She jerked to wakefulness, eyes wide, breaths coming in heaving draws. For a moment she was still on the battlefield inhaling air heavy with death and the steady staccato of gunfire echoing in her ears. Bi-colored eyes raked wildly over the room; sleep-addled brain unable to recognize her present surroundings.Then, like a light switch, the battlefield disappeared, and her brain reset itself to the present. Her heart slowed and she realized she was back in her tiny bedroom. She was safe.She wiped the cold swe...

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“Two Blue Lines” by Justine Burns

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Two blue lines. Hi there. I’ve waited for you a long time. Sixty-three periods to be exact. You’re finally there, you’ve finally chosen me as your mother. Make yourself at home, I’ve had everything prepared especially for you. Although shedding a tear sounds much more graceful, I am blubbering, like I’m sure you will do one day soon. I can’t wait to wipe away your tears. You are so incredibly loved. When I turn side-ways I feel like I can see you there already, but I know I ate too much pizza. You’re my little secret for now. Can you feel my...

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“For Petunia.” by Kayla Lewis

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School was on a two-hour delay, but Evelyn was still awake at the usual time sipping coffee. It was rare that her five-year-old daughter Sophie slept past 7:30, so she was taking in the silence while she could, going over her mental checklist. Things that needed to be done that day (pay bills, go grocery shopping, stop by pharmacy) as well as things that needed to be done that week. She inhaled deeply, shut her eyes and held it for a few seconds before exhaling and opening them again. There was a lot to do and her small window of time had go...

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Write a story about a day in the life of a mother.

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✍️ 55 stories

“Roses for Baby” by Craig S

“Grounded” by Colleen Christi Willett

“A Peak Into The Bottomless Pit” by N S

“To Go or Not To Go ” by Tessa Gray

“The Emergency Mom Handbook” by Debbie Rae

“Late Night Shopping” by Debi Willis

“Our Language ” by Holli Harms

“Unlike Any Mother’s Story” by M.D. Smith

“My Baby Love” by Angela Coffey

“Baby Watches Over The Nurse” by Jennifer Tedrow

“Winter Wonderland” by Diane Martin

“Empathetic Diaspora ” by Mary Ann Lluch

“Once More...” by Sanqunetta Boyd

“Two Blue Lines” by Justine Burns

“For Petunia.” by Kayla Lewis

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