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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Baby Boy, God’s Plan Was You
We had three beautiful girls. I wasn’t “trying for a boy”. I was experienced with girls. I had plenty of hand me downs. I loved being a mom to…
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All of a Sudden I’m Mothering Men
I was up before the sun again. It is creeping up slower now, as the month is drawing to another sad end. Summer is nearly over, and I can’t help…
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Dear Son, What Did I Do to Deserve You?
I think it was about the age my son turned 10 there became new boundaries: too big for cuddles, tickling or crawling into my bed anymore, and most of…
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What You Don’t See When You Look at My Wild Child
I see what you see. He barrels through life at 90mph intent on finding the hilarity and excitement in everything. He’s loud—so loud that we…
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I Don’t Have Sons, But I See Your Little Boy Growing Up
I don’t have any boys. My house is about as estrogen-charged as one can get with three teenage daughters living under my roof. I know nothing…
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Dear Son, You’re Not Done Needing Me Yet
You don’t need me for a lot of things, but you’re not done needing me yet. You’re becoming a man-child with you wide shoulders, big…
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I’m a Grown-Boy Mom Now
I have an adult child. My oldest son walked across the stage a few months ago and received his high school diploma. I have practiced saying this to…
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All I Knew Was Pink—Then Came You
All I knew was pink. I grew up with one sister. We were the best friend of friends. We still are. We had the big pink Barbie dream house and matching…
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