My Aunt Is the Woman I Want to Become
It's something she may not hear enough, but my aunt is truly amazing. Anyone who knows her recognizes her as…
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It's something she may not hear enough, but my aunt is truly amazing. Anyone who knows her recognizes her as…
Continue ReadingI had my kids in my 20s, and yes it was hard, but probably not for the reason you think. People…
Continue ReadingThis picture—my heart all but bursts every time I see it. It was taken five years ago on the day…
Continue ReadingI am and always will be a self-described mini-train wreck. I’m disorganized, have trouble keeping my house clean, and my…
Continue ReadingWhat do you get a grandma, Who is the best of the best, Who loves and spoils her grandkids, And…
Continue ReadingMacaroni and cheese with a side of applesauce. Family beach trips every summer. The GOOD high heels on our small…
Continue ReadingYou just finished another chaotic FaceTime call. Chubby toddler fingers hung up several times, hoping to catch that elusive red…
Continue ReadingI am your only son’s first and only love. We met in college. From the moment I met you, mother-in-law,…
Continue ReadingTo all the "faraway grandmas and grandpas”—this is what my children call my parents. They live in central Canada, and…
Continue ReadingWhen I first met my mother-in-law, she was so kind. She welcomed me into the family, and she told me…
Continue ReadingHow does one mend fences when the intended recipient is too stubborn to make peace? Is it OK to admit…
Continue ReadingOne of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do is say no. When enabling was the popular choice. When…
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