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To the Mother of My Son’s Future Wife

To the mother of my son’s future wife, I’m in the midst of dirty diapers and temper tantrums, but I do have days where I think about the future…

So, this just happened. My baby walked barefoot across the stage to receive her college diploma yesterday. Now I sit here the morning after,…

My grandmother had seven kids in six years (no twins), and as a colonel’s wife, she spent large periods of time raising a big family alone. Growing…

Dear High School Graduate, This is such an exciting time for you and I want to congratulate you on your incredible achievement. You’re on your…

To my mother in law, Here I sit with my sweet little boy in my arms. I can’t help but notice how much he looks like your boy, too. As I stare at…

As a kid, I always thought Mother’s Day was kind of stupid. After all, you have a birthday. Why did we need a special holiday to honor you being…

When a screech owl moved into our owl house outside the kitchen window earlier this winter, I felt lucky. I enjoyed seeing the consistent…

Growing up, I was a “daddy’s girl”. Just ask anyone who knew me as a young girl: I ADORED my dad. He was always “Daddy” to me, he gave me…

The loss of a parent creates a void that is indescribable. These first 12 months without my Mom have made me realize how I’ve…

I knew when my first child left home for college that I would miss him—his smile, his hugs, cooking out by the pool, binge watching a favorite…

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