Science Says December Babies Are Extra Special and I Kinda Knew It
Once upon a time, I found out I was going to have a Christmas baby. Well, actually, his due date was December 31st, but since this was my third…
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The NICU Healed My Baby—and My Hurting Heart
When I became pregnant with my first child after years of trying and lots of prayers, I had a picture in mind of how the birth would go. My water…
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Dear Teacher, About My Introverted Child…
To my child’s teacher, As the year is just zipping by, I wanted to make sure I got my thank you in. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. A…
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Don’t Take This Personally, But Please Don’t Ever Call Me on the Phone
I sat here trying to remember when I last spent time chatting with a friend on the phone until I realized ain’t nobody got time for that. The…
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It’s OK to Be a Mess, Your Kids Just Want You
I’m in this place right now where I just can’t seem to keep up with life. My floors are sticky, my son ate his cereal with a measuring spoon…
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The Kids Get Bigger and Motherhood Only Gets Better
My daughter is 12 and almost as tall as I am. Tonight, she put her head on my shoulder when she hugged me. I said, “This is better than when…
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I’m Sad But I’m Not Sure How to Show it: What Grief Looks Like For Young Children
Parenting a 4-year-old is hard for many reasons. They can’t reliably use the bathroom. They often wake up at night. They won’t take naps except…
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To the Mom Trying to Juggle it All
Dear mama, I see you. I see you, sitting on your bed, stealing a moment to yourself. I see the tears falling, a sense of failure weighing down on…
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My Dad’s Been Gone for 15 Years, But Gives Me a Godwink Every Christmas
I picked up the phone to call my dad the other day. I was thinking about my car insurance bill, and wanted to ask him something. This wouldn’t…
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To the Mother of a Sick Child, You Are a Warrior
To the mom with a sick child, I see you. I see you . . . Missing work and contemplating quitting. Getting up and going to work on days…
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I’ll Be Your Mama Now and Forever
It is said that a mother carries her baby for much longer than nine months. I have done the same. I still carry you when you run and fall. I wipe…
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Follow Your Heart But Take Your Brain With You: 20 Rules For Healthy Teen Dating
Dear daughter, I’m writing this far in advance of the day you will start dating, but I’m preparing myself for the inevitable. I cannot keep you…
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