Treasure the Lasts Just As Much as the Firsts, Mama
"Mom, can we wake up early tomorrow so you can curl my hair before school?" The night before her first day…
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What a Joy it is To Watch You Grow Up
Our children don’t know how amazing they are . . . yet. As we watch our babies grow, it’s fun…
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This Time is Going By So Fast
With each passing year as we draw closer to another autumn, I find myself mind blown that another trip around…
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You Need Me a Little Less Every Day, My Son, and it Breaks My Mama Heart
"Let me do it," you said, as I attempted to help you get your feet out of your pajama pants…
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I Never Knew I’d Love Having Big Kids As Much As I Do
Remember reading the What to Expect books? I carefully read every page of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, and…
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My Mama Heart Isn’t Ready For You To Grow Up So Quickly
The first night my newborn baby slept in her crib and not in her bassinet strategically nestled beside me, I…
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Every Time Our Babies Walk Away From Us, They Come Back a Little Bit Older
Every time my baby walks away from me, she comes back a little bit older. This hit me the other…
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A Big Kid Is Born
The worn-out sock monkey with the Christmas hat went to bed with him every night. It was a gift from…
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To My Teen as I Try to Let Go
To my teenager, I'm trying to let you go, believe me, I am. But it's hard. Excruciatingly, painfully hard. The…
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She’s My Last Baby So I’ll Cherish These Precious Moments
Almost every single night for the last six years my daughter has fallen asleep on my shoulder while twirling my…
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