Treasure the Lasts Just As Much as the Firsts, Mama
"Mom, can we wake up early tomorrow so you can curl my hair before school?" The night before her first day…
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"Mom, can we wake up early tomorrow so you can curl my hair before school?" The night before her first day…
Continue ReadingIt was a sunny, crisp October day. My son Andrew was two months old. My C-section line was equally new.…
Continue ReadingIt all started with an advertisement for a drive-thru, hot, fresh meal. Free. Courtesy of a local church. The kids…
Continue ReadingYou come home from work and find me in the kitchen. I'm pretending to do dishes, bent over the sink,…
Continue ReadingWhile we were watching TV together, Luke suddenly said, "Mommy, I don’t want you to change. I love you just…
Continue ReadingOur children don’t know how amazing they are . . . yet. As we watch our babies grow, it’s fun…
Continue Reading“You’re one of the strongest moms I know. If you can’t do it, I can’t either.” My friend’s words jumped…
Continue ReadingDear Meghan, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry you know the gut-wrenching grief of miscarriage. I'm so sorry you know…
Continue ReadingI saw a British McDonald's commercial yesterday featuring an animated mom and tween boy that got me RIGHT in the…
Continue Reading“They’re such a gift, aren’t they?” The voice came from behind me in the grocery line. I tried to keep…
Continue ReadingI stood there, absolutely beaming with pride, trying to maintain some level of chill, as my mother-in-law asked me for…
Continue ReadingWe've all said it. "How was your day?" And we've all gotten that dreaded response. "Good." Not exactly the…
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