Motherhood: Empire of Lost Toys and Mismatched Socks by Dominique M. Snedeker Pa
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Motherhood by Dominique M. Snedeker Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description For fans of Bunmi Laditan, "Dear Mother" and John Kenney, "Love Poems for Married People" From the author of "Motherhood: The Crucible of Love," and "cold. Untamed Beauty" comes a work of brutally honest maternal expression. In "Motherhood: Empire of Lost Toys and Mismatched Socks," Dominique M. Snedeker exposes the vulnerabilities of parenting elementary school-age children. Not only is it a difficult time for the kids themselves now maneuvering in a social world outside of home, but it is a time when parents might not have all the right answers, when personal growth must surpass the speed of the children's maturation. Throughout her work, Snedeker creates a poetic, often humorous vocabulary for those who struggle to name or articulate their own fluctuating emotions. From missing her younger mom-self, to falling asleep while checking off tasks, to yodeling children in from play, she ultimately finds the secret, in the end, which fuels the daily struggle. You'll find in this work a reflection of your worst and best moments, when you push through all the emotional clutter and overstimulation to find joy in the chaos of parenting.From the back cover: Sideways days-Everything falling out of cabinets;My thoughts spilling like the milkAccidentally batted over, nowSeeping through the brand-new tablecloth-While once again, Disgruntled children queue before meAs if I were a type of Solomon, With some kind of useful answers-Days, weeks, months-who knows?Pass with each breath as I count to ten, Soothing myself;Finally, I look at their expectant faces Awaiting the answer to an unheard question.Instead of responding, I pull them intoA mamma bear hug, squeezing my eyes tight-Trying not to cry. Strong young arms wrap around me, Still, for now, seeking comfort-And although I can't fix everything, Right now-maybe ever, I'll just hold them for a little whileAs they grow under my embrace.I miss them, Even while they're still here. From the Publisher: Dominique M. Snedeker bravely examines the emotional depths of parenting active children. As a mom myself, I found her expressions an authentic voice, neither gilding nor corroding the maternal experience. Although this is written from the "mother" perspective, the experience is true for anyone who has daily contact and investment in children. Not only do they overwhelm you with questions, comments, fidgeting and as Dominique puts it, "noise," but they fill you with joy as you watch them discover their world and themselves. We at Hear Our Voice Publishing love that Dominique pens our experiences in such a way that we can either relive them or have our experiences validated. We hope you will see some of yourself as you read, "Motherhood: Empire of Lost Toys and Mismatched Socks." "There are quite a few times after reading a poem that I thought, Yeah, I remember those days, and would laugh out loud remembering." - Tasha Schiedel, Mother of two girls Details ISBN 195791341X ISBN-13 9781957913414 Title Motherhood Author Dominique M. Snedeker Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 274 Publisher Hear Our Voice LLC GE_Item_ID:141870559; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
