On the Days I Forget to Love You
As with every morning, I started with coffee and bravely told myself today wouldn’t be a cluster as the mom…
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Toddler
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 [unintelligible toddler…
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Yes, Toddlers Are Wild—But There’s No One Sweeter
Rowdy. Stubborn. Moody. Unpredictable. Independent. Messy. These are the words we use to describe toddlers. Heck, these are words I've…
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There’s Just Something About Mamas and Their Boys
Dear Jackson, Today didn't go at all how I expected. Usually, when moms have me come to the hospital, to…
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Dear Son, I Love When You Hold My Hand
Parenting isn’t a thankless job though it feels like one most of the time. There is no paycheck or instant…
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Little One, I Hope You Never Lose the Wonder in Your Eyes
I’m scrubbing the last of the dinner dishes while you sit out on the porch. Sunlight is trading places with…
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Toddlers Are Human Too—And Sometimes They Just Need Grace
This sweet little guy. Today, he wasn’t having it. And, to be totally honest, it frustrated me. I was trying…
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This is Two
If I say no, you say yes. If I turn the water off, you insist it be turned back on. …
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Dear God, Help Me Cherish These Little Years
In these little years, time goes by so fast. The hours, though, have a way of dragging on. Sometimes, I…
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These Days Are Long, But I Need More Time With You
I need more time. Eighteen months. Eighteen long, and I mean, VERY long months with my son so far. Staying…
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