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Baby, Motherhood
January 18, 2019
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A Mama Isn’t Born, She’s Made

A mama isn’t born—a mama is made. I wasn’t born to be your mama. No, my love. I was MADE to be your mama. I longed for you, and I knew in my…

Baby, Motherhood
January 18, 2019
5 Minute Read

To the Woman With an Only Child Who’s Struggling to Fit in

Sometimes I wish I could create this pact with all of my new mom friends. Maybe you had kids easily and can’t relate at all. Please read on so that…

Baby, Motherhood
January 18, 2019
4 Minute Read

Dear New Mom, You’re Doing it Right

Those first days are so full of happiness. But they are full of worry as well. So much you realize you don’t know, so much to learn. Most of the…

Kids, Living, Motherhood
January 17, 2019
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Where is the Mama Village?

Where is the mama village? You know the one . . . the friends, the neighbors, the teachers, the extended family that our mothers and grandmothers had…

Child, Motherhood
January 17, 2019
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I Love Being Your Mama, My Son

One of my favorite humans stands less than three feet tall. Full of energy, stubbornness (he gets it from his mama) and a smile that can melt your…

Motherhood
January 16, 2019
3 Minute Read

My Coffee is Always Cold Because I’m a Mom

My coffee is always cold. Ironic since I’m currently drinking it out of a mug labeled “Hot Stuff”. And why is my coffee always…

Kids, Motherhood, Teen, Tween
January 16, 2019
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Dear Kids, I May Not Always Understand Your World, But I’m Always Here For You

Dear children, I don’t know what it’s like growing up in your generation. There are a lot of things about it that seem exciting. And a…

Baby, Motherhood
January 16, 2019
4 Minute Read

What if I Never “Just Know” Our Family is Complete?

They say you will just know. Your family will feel complete and you will be confident in your decision to not have any more kids. But what happens if…