I Remember When . . .

Remember the first day you left your baby home with your husband, and he forgot to feed her? Did you ever start to drive off with the car seat (and precious child) sitting on the lawn? Did you ever handle a grueling business interview successfully--only to find you had spit-up on your necktie?

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