Kaleigh Christensen, Author at Her View From Home

Baby, Motherhood
May 26, 2020
3 Minute Read

I Know We Can’t Go Back, So I’ll Savor My Baby Today

I used to grab him every morning at 5 a.m. when he’d cry out for me. I’d trudge my tired body to his nursery, I’d scoop him up, and I’d carry…

Living
April 12, 2020
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Love Them Harder

Love them harder. The toddler who threw an epic tantrum? Maybe he’s bored right now. Or confused. Or picking up on everyone else’s emotions. Love…

Marriage
April 4, 2020
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They Got Married In Their Driveway, And It’s Still the Most Beautiful Thing

My brother got married today. He married the most beautiful soul, and I’m so glad she’s now my sister-in-law. I didn’t get to be there as a…

Marriage
January 29, 2020
3 Minute Read

Dear Husband, I Miss Falling in Love With You

Dear husband, The other day you leaned over and told me that you loved falling in love with me. Past tense. That you miss “the good old days”.…

Baby, Motherhood
October 14, 2019
2 Minute Read

I’ll Cherish These Sacred Moments With You, Sweet Baby

In the silence of the morning, before anyone else is awake, it’s just you and me. Your gentle kicks wake me up. I feel you. I poke back, initiating…

Kids, Motherhood
August 4, 2019
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Wait, I’m Not Ready For You to Grow Up Yet

I go to the store and buy cute new outfits. I bring them home and am so excited for you to wear all your clothes in the next size up. But I pack up…

Child, Motherhood
July 17, 2019
79 Views
2 Minute Read

This is the Most You Will Ever Need Your Mama

Today was a hard day. You were completely attached to me. You woke up in the morning angry. You didn’t want anybody but mommy. “Want my mommy”…

Baby, Toddler
June 19, 2019
119 Views
3 Minute Read

You’re Not My Baby Anymore

As I look through your baby pictures, it hits me. It hits me so hard. You, sweet toddler, are not my baby anymore. From the moment you were born, you…

Baby, Motherhood
June 6, 2019
181 Views
3 Minute Read

Dear Baby, I Already Love You

Dear baby I haven’t met yet: They told me not to fall in love with you too quickly. They told me to wait. To wait until . . . Until I saw a…

Baby, Motherhood
May 1, 2019
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3 Minute Read

Dear C-Section Mom, You Are a Warrior

Dear fellow C-section mamas, I know. I get it. Sometimes when you think about the delivery of your child, you have all sorts of unwanted feelings…