Dear Second Child, How Lucky You Are To Have a Built-in Friend
My sweet second born, I hope someday you know. Know how special it is to be the second child. Your…
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Kiley Hillner
Every Time Our Babies Walk Away From Us, They Come Back a Little Bit Older
Every time my baby walks away from me, she comes back a little bit older. This hit me the other…
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There is Wild Beauty in This Spirited Child of Mine
Spirited. Strong-willed. Lively. Energetic. Marches to the beat of her own drum. All words and phrases that have been used…
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When Will I Get To Hug My Family Again?
I’m no stranger to feeling the sting of living cross country from my parents and sisters. But these past weeks?…
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Breathe In, Breathe Out
Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Do you take notice of the pauses happening? Between each inhale and…
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My Mother’s Love Follows Me Still
I was one of those kids growing up who brought lunch to school every single day. From the first day…
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We’ve Changed, But I Like This Version of Us
This is a picture of me, walking to our backyard date night the other night like, “Ancient 10-year-old fleece onesie,…
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May We Be Mothers Like Mary
My grandfather made us a wooden nativity ornament set the first year my husband and I got married and I’ve…
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“Mama, Can You Stay With Me For Just a Little Bit?”
“Mama, can you stay with me for a little bit?” My almost-4-year-old has always been an extraverted socialite who would…
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My Heart Will Always Beat For You, Little One
My sweet baby May, As I rock you to sleep, I feel your soft, still squishy cheek pressed against my…
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