To the Extended Family That Shows Up: We Couldn’t Do This Without You
This picture—my heart all but bursts every time I see it. It was taken five years ago on the day…
Continue ReadingThis picture—my heart all but bursts every time I see it. It was taken five years ago on the day…
Continue ReadingDear child, In the days before you could walk or talk, there were times when you would wail—when my rocking…
Continue ReadingNo one warned me about the last baby. When I had my first, my second, and my third, those first…
Continue ReadingAs the years of fertility start to wane, many of my childless peers are confronted with the question, “Should I…
Continue ReadingI love marking the moments, the ones that count—making a note and storing them for memory. But I often miss…
Continue ReadingMy middle son stayed home from school today. He said he was sick. I’m not sure that is the truth.…
Continue ReadingEarly this morning, I told (yelled is more accurate) my sons to get up with the same furious ferocity I…
Continue ReadingDaughter of mine, I see the fire behind your eyes. Do not let it die. Daughter of mine who runs…
Continue ReadingIt was just another typical fall morning. There was a time change so you were a little extra sleepy (also…
Continue ReadingImagine you are at the playground with your kid(s), and you look over to see someone else's kid launching themselves…
Continue ReadingI grew up in a beautiful home. I knew I was loved beyond measure despite my overactive mouth and unbridled…
Continue ReadingIt was Saturday afternoon and everything seemed on track for the upcoming teddy bear tea party at our local library.…
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