I Worried I Failed Today, But Here’s What You Didn’t See
Oh, boys. As I put you to bed this evening—after I tucked you in and left the room—I knew you wouldn’t fall right asleep. You rarely ever…
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The Father-Son Football Bond Runs Deep
While I was making dinner last night, the football game was on in the family room. My husband was cheering for his favorite team, who (unfortunately…
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He’s Right in Front of Me, But Sometimes I Miss My Son
One day last week, I brought my teenager a surprise. A whopper with cheese and a large Dr. Pepper to eat while he did his homework at school before…
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I’m Raising Sons Who Will Break Your Daughters’ Hearts
As a mom of all boys, I’m always hearing “He’s going to break some hearts one day,” and then I’m hearing, “It better not be my…
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Dear Mother-in-Law, This is What I Desperately Need From You
Dear mother-in-law, You are also a daughter-in-law, am I right? Does that help you at all understand my perspective? …
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I Met a Boy and He Changed Everything
I met a boy. I’ll never forget the moment. I know no one’s perfect but, man—he sure was close. And the first time I held him in my arms, I was…
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Please Don’t Ever Get Too Old For Me
Please don’t get too old for me. I know I won’t be able to pick you up forever. You are already half my size. But please don’t get too old to…
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Great Gifts for the Hard-to-Shop-For Tween or Teen Boy
Of all the people on your holiday list, a tween/teen boy could be the hardest. These young men are still young at heart but often have…
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My Child With Down Syndrome is Counting on You
Fall is upon us! For many, including me, autumn is a time for traditions: apple picking, pumpkin patches, hot apple cider with friends on a hayride,…
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That’s My Boy
That’s my boy. I look at you, and it feels as though my heart might burst. I watch you, and though it’s been a while, I still can’t believe…
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