By Alicia K. Albertson I Am the Momma Behind the Magic of Their Childhood
My hotel room isn’t quiet. Beside me, my husband is snoring softly between bouts of rolling over. My daughter, in…
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Alicia K. Albertson
What You Don’t Know About the Mom Who’s Late To Work
It was a Monday morning, and I was late again. Not because I wanted to be late. Not because I…
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I Make the Magic in the Invisible Moments
I’ve picked up the same Paw Patrol toy three times today. I’ve told my 3-year-old to pick up that toy…
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Dear Daycare Provider, Thank You For Loving My Babies
My kids have a wonderful daycare/preschool. They’ve gone to the same place since they were six weeks old. I was…
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We Overthinkers Never Sleep
It’s past 1 a.m., and I am still awake. Thinking. My brain doesn’t stop. It twirls with self-doubt and worry.…
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The Mental Load of Motherhood Feels Like Carrying Rocks On My Back
It started with a twinge. A tiny crimp in my neck that felt off. It was so minor I hardly…
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What Happens When Only One of You Wants Another Baby?
I wanted another baby, but the timing wasn’t right. We were exhausted after our second. He was up every three…
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This is the Year of Being Tired
Every year, I optimistically make my New Year’s resolutions and choose a word to symbolize something I plan to work…
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Dear Son, I Never Want To Forget This Version of You
Such big blue eyes for your tiny face. Staring into them, I saw a world of possibilities for you. Would…
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I Love My Job and My Kids
I get to go back to work tomorrow. I say “get to” because it is a privilege. I love my…
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Dear Husband, Let Me In
Dear husband, I see you. I see the look in your eyes when you come home and there is a…
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