It’s a Joy to Be Broken For You
I can’t feel my arm—it’s bent around the headrest behind me to hold your hand as you fall asleep. Your tiny fingers use mine to rub your eyes…
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Dear Son, I Will Hold Your Hand
My morning shuffle takes about an hour, and as soon as I pulled into the parking lot of my school this morning, my cell phone rang. It was my son’s…
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I’ll Hold You Tonight, Sweet Baby
Tonight, I let you drift asleep as I rocked you gently in my arms. I’m told I shouldn’t do this. That disrupting your routine could end…
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It Wasn’t Pretty, But I Tried My Best Today
The tears marched angrily down her cheeks as she sat on the kitchen stool, wailing. “Nooooooo! I want !!!” “You want…raisins?” I…
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The Stage That Sneaks Up on Mamas Raising Little Boys
I’ve got a teenager. My firstborn, my only son is 13. Just as quick as they all said he would, he grew up and out of that little boy stage I…
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Daughter, When You Look in the Mirror, This is What I Hope You See
To my girl when you look in the mirror, At two years old, you looked in the mirror full of smiles as you put on blush just like mommy. Today, the…
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You Were Meant to Be Mine
I cried when I watched the plus sign appear. I was single, unemployed and never meant to be a mama. I cried again eight months later when seven…
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Sweet Child, May You Live Simply and Love Deeply
My sweet child, slow down a bit. Don’t try to keep up. Listen closely to the ones who have run and rushed into their adult life. My sweet child,…
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I Hope One Day You Know How Hard Your Mama Tried
A pile of blankets are on the bathroom floor, proof of the little ones who dragged them in just to be close to me while I rush around to get ready…
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My Child, I Will Fight For You
I will fight for you. Every hour. Every day. Every time. When you cannot speak, I will be your voice. When you cannot…
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