If Anything Survives 2020, It’ll Be the Mothers
There is something about a fistful of dandelions. The way my kids’ little hands wrap around the brightly-colored bouquets of so-called flowers.…
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When I Woke Up This Morning, All I Wanted To Do Was Go Back To Bed
Today, I failed at being a good mom. My kids ate cupcakes and Sprite for breakfast. They watched well over the recommended two hours of TV.…
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We Cannot Fix Any of This—And That Hurts
From the day we brought our babies home, we found immense love in fixing things for them. When they were crying, we fed or changed them. When they…
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Battling the Beast Named Anxiety
In the morning, when the light glows blue, the Beast behind my breastbone is quiet. She is tired, I suppose, from her busy night railing against my…
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Hey, Mom? You’re Doing Better Than You Think.
Did you fail today as a mom? I did. I fail every single day. I know you do too. Did you get angry and yell? Did you forget to sign the permission…
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Asking For Help Does Not Make You a Bad Mom
I am not sure when the word help made it on the four-letter word list. For most of us of mommas, we would feel more comfortable letting another word…
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It Felt Like Forever
It felt like forever when you were a week past your due date, all snuggly and content inside me, patiently waiting to enter this big world while I…
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Motherhood is Far From Glamorous, But it’s a Beautiful Dance
I was not going to be a mom. The idea of being a struggling artist in the big city captured my heart from a young age and motherhood never fit that…
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Mothers Grieve a Million Little Losses as Their Babies Grow Up
Fifteen years ago, I was pregnant with my oldest son and I spent all my free moments devouring every baby book I could get my hands on. I bookmarked…
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Right Now, These Kids Are All Mine—And That’s All I Need
My kids gave me a run for my money today. There were lots of fights. Lots of tears. Lots of not listening. Lots of He touched mes and She took my…
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