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There’s Sweetness Inside These Rowdy Boys, Too

Kids
April 20, 2018
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By Mary Ann Blair

There’s Sweetness Inside These Rowdy Boys, Too

Yesterday, I took my three-year-old son to a small play area inside our local mall. I sat there watching as…

Dear Baby Weight, I’m Just Not That Into You

Health, Weight Loss
March 26, 2018
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By Mary Ann Blair

Dear Baby Weight, I’m Just Not That Into You

When I left the hospital after my second son was born, I didn’t understand how I had just birthed a…

Babies “R” Us is Closing: The End of a Precious Era of My Motherhood

Journal, Motherhood
March 16, 2018
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By Mary Ann Blair

Babies “R” Us is Closing: The End of a Precious Era of My Motherhood

I found out recently my local Babies “R” Us store was going out of business. Of course, this meant I…

A Piece of My Heart Rides a Yellow School Bus

Kids, Motherhood, School
February 15, 2018
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By Mary Ann Blair

A Piece of My Heart Rides a Yellow School Bus

Every weekday morning, a piece of my heart walks out the door and climbs up into that yellow school bus.…

Kids, Motherhood
February 8, 2018
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By Mary Ann Blair

Will You Make Room For Me, Mom?

My six-year-old has gotten into the habit of coming into our bedroom to lie next to me when he wakes…

Journal, Kids, Motherhood
January 11, 2018
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By Mary Ann Blair

How Did I Ever Get So Lucky?

I find myself longing for five more minutes of sleep when I hear your little feet thump down onto the…

Trying to Raise Grateful Kids When They Have so Much

Kids, Motherhood
December 14, 2017
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By Mary Ann Blair

Trying to Raise Grateful Kids When They Have so Much

"Jingle Bell Rock" plays on the radio. Snow gently falls outside the windows. Lights sparkle on the Christmas tree. And…

My Village Looks Different Than I Expected

Motherhood, Relationships
December 2, 2017
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By Mary Ann Blair

My Village Looks Different Than I Expected

It takes a village to raise a child. I am sure we are all familiar with this saying. Before having…

Child Loss, Grief
October 15, 2017
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By Mary Ann Blair

You Are Not Alone

I arrived at my doctor’s office that beautiful fall day with a spring in my step. I had been battling…

Kids, Motherhood
October 3, 2017
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By Mary Ann Blair

The Face in the Rear View Mirror

Today I looked in the rear view mirror and caught a glimpse of you, staring out the window, your eyes…

Mary Ann Blair

Mary Ann Blair

There’s Sweetness Inside These Rowdy Boys, Too

Dear Baby Weight, I’m Just Not That Into You

Babies “R” Us is Closing: The End of a Precious Era of My Motherhood

A Piece of My Heart Rides a Yellow School Bus

Will You Make Room For Me, Mom?

How Did I Ever Get So Lucky?

Trying to Raise Grateful Kids When They Have so Much

My Village Looks Different Than I Expected

You Are Not Alone

The Face in the Rear View Mirror

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