One Day, I’ll Put My Arm Around a Man and Wonder Where My Little Boy Went
He grew up right before my eyes. My little boy is still just four years old, though, so I guess I should explain what happened. Last night, as we…
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I Was Made To Be a Boy Mom and I Wouldn’t Want it Any Other Way
I was made for digging in the dirt. I was made for jumping in puddles. I was made for Hot Wheels and LEGOs. I was made for roaring like a dinosaur. I…
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Dear Precious Son, May I Have This Dance?
Dear precious son, may I have this dance? I will wait as long as you need. It takes some time to make you mine. I hope you’ll be glad to meet me.…
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Dear Son, I’m Not Quite Ready For You To Become a Man
I started warning you about middle school a long time ago. Heights are awkward, bodies are changing, skin is uncooperative, voices are unpredictable,…
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I Thank God Every Day For Choosing Me to Be a Boy Mom
She’s having a baby boy. And she doesn’t have a clue what to expect. She assumes there might be tractors and baseballs and maybe superheroes she…
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Dear Son, You’re in the Middle of Baby and Big Boy
To my middle kid, I’m in the middle, too. I stayed home with you and your brothers today because you’re all swimming in snot and sound like tiny…
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Dear Son, May You Never Outgrow Your Mama
Once, I held your newborn body in my arms and looked at those outfits I’d received at my baby shower for you and wondered how those cute little…
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I’m Raising My Son To Be a Good Man Like His Daddy
I don’t know much about being a boy. I see my son playing, and I honestly don’t get it sometimes. He can spend hours playing tackle football by…
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10 Things My Son Needs To Know
Things I want my son to remember: Some days are just like that. Your favorite children’s book has been right all along. Lace up your shoes again…
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You’ll Always Be My Baby
There’s something to be said about your youngest. You know he’s your last. Your last diaper change. Your last bottle. Your last rock-to-sleep.…
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