When the poignancy of my “last” baby phase finally reached me it was nothing like I’d imagined.

No craving a baby to hold, no wishing for more of my own.

Mostly, I’m pathetically disappointed that my acquired skills in that area are now obsolete.

Isn’t that sad?

Anyway, just because I can I have here a compilation of all the RAFTS I’ve offered to moms that visit my blog.

• Is “homemaking” enough of a vocation?
• “How to become a saint while changing diapers.”
• Motherhood vs. Career?
  • my basic stance, in response to a specific question.
• Children’s songs– not as innocent as they could be
• Making Mom’s outing(s) easier on Dad
  • pertains particularly to couples with very young children
• How to pray for people you don’t know
  • Including your child(ren)’s future spouse
• Talking with kids about inappropriate touch
• *Favorite* parenting books
• Baby Signing
  • Yes! I’m a believer
• Carpe Diem… Patiently
  • Reminding ourselves we can wait
• Kids and Questions (part 1)
• How to get your husband to help
  • suggestions; not a spell or prescription
• Making Pedialyte more palatable
  • Nasty, nasty tasting stuff.  Don’t know why they can’t change that.
• Answering 9-month-old questions
• Kids and Questions (part 2)
• Lock-ups– a “centering” tool
  • A way of calming some children
  • And gitcher mind back here. We are not locking up any children.
• The Hidden Rules of Moms’ Groups
  • A bit cynical, maybe, but there’s truth here too
• Why you need sled in your car if you have cold winters
• Advice for organizing your life/time with littles
  • From someone who knows better than me
• Fitting your Medicine cabinet into your carry-on
  • No, we’re not med-intensive people, but I’d rather have it and not need it than the reverse
• Be slow to label others’ kids
  • It is too easy to form a snap judgment with too little information
• “Next Child” Advice
  • Books abound that assume you’re preparing for your first baby.  What about later?
• Explaining Halloween
  • From someone who doesn’t like it
• Explaining Boycott to Children
  • Separating how we spend money from the people who work there

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[The original post included a giveaway that is now closed.]