By Lizzy Christian She Just Needed to be Held
“She just needed to be held,” I texted my husband after a two-hour battle to get my 3-year-old to bed.…
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Lizzy Christian
I Love You At Every Stage
Confession: I love the 1-year-old phase. Our youngest is one and such a joy to be around. He’s still so…
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Some Nights They Need You a Little More
Some nights they need you a little more, mama. Because of the bad dreams or the bogeyman they are adamant…
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Sweet Babies, I’ll Be There
When your world is calm and peaceful, I’ll be there. When your world is chaotic like an ice cream shop…
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My Husband Is the First Person I Want to Call
The first person I want to call is my husband. When I have good news. When I’m ridden with anxiety…
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There is Mercy in the Mess
Today was one of those days. My firefighter went straight to the Fire Academy to teach for the day, after…
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A Mother’s Heart Remembers These Sweet Moments Forever
Motherhood gives you all the feelings. It’s hard not to be utterly thankful for and grieve the little things of…
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Store Up the Memories Now Because They Really Do Grow So Fast
They grow so fast, mama. You’ll blink and those newborn onesies turn into princess dresses or superhero capes. You’ll blink…
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Some Moments of Motherhood Take Your Breath Away
Sometimes motherhood feels like a simulation. Is this our day-to-day reality? The unending piles of laundry. Cleaning out the sink…
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Dear Dad in Heaven, We Left So Many Things Left Unsaid
I find it helpful to write to work through various emotions and thoughts. The what-ifs have haunted me for years.…
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I’ll Never Stop Holding Your Hand
I’ll never stop holding your hand and offering my own, sweet baby. Right now, my hands carry you to and…
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Hold On Tight in the Trenches of Motherhood
These are the days in the trenches of motherhood. Showering quickly before the baby wakes for another feed. It’s questioning…
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