Grandma Kissed You in Heaven Before You Were Born
Most of what I know I learned from my grandma. She taught me to be tough but kind. She taught me to work hard but never forget to stop…
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There’s Just Something About That Last Baby
There’s just something about that last baby. When she’s placed in your arms for the first time, something inside you changes. Actually,…
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Dear Son: I’ve Loved Every Stage With You and I’m Never Ready to Say Goodbye
One day God gave me a gift . . . My newborn was the love of my life. I almost couldn’t pull my eyes away from his perfect face. I knew every…
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You May Not Have a Baby Book, But You Have Extra Love
Scrolling through social media, a meme grabs my attention. On the left side: a sweet infant, perfectly-posed in a perfect outfit with a cute little…
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My Husband is Not a Baby Guy
When we had our first baby, my husband floundered. I didn’t realize it at the time—that he was trying and learning. I felt like he was giving up.…
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Her Name is Faith
When my husband and I first got pregnant, we weren’t quite sure what to think. We didn’t know if we were ready—after all, raising a human is a…
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Dear Lord, Let Me Love Them Well Today
Half-awake, I try to make sense of what I hear. It isn’t a child, though it could’ve been. Or an owl. Ah, it’s a distant train whistle. I…
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Keep Your Little Ones Safe With These Highly Rated (and Highly Discounted!) Car Seats
My baby girl is growing up, as evidenced by the fact that her first birthday is this week (if you need me I’ll be crying over a piece of cake…
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You Won’t Always Need Me, But I’ll Always Be There
We’d never met, but I knew you. I could see you, envision you. I often told your daddy it was like our souls just knew each other. Like they…
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It All Changes So Fast
It all happens so quickly. But yet, it’s so gradual. The newborn clothes in the closet slowly change to toddler clothes. The Spiderman costumes…
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