Dear Husband, I’m More Mom Than Wife Right Now and I Miss You
Two kids into this parenting journey, I'm exhausted most days. At the end of the day, I’m worn out. I’m…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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You’re Right Here In My Arms, But Sometimes I Already Miss You
"We should get married someday, Mama!" your eyes lit up with excitement as if it was the greatest idea in…
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Dear Family, I’m Already Grieving the Holidays Without You
Dear family, It's not even September yet, but with 2020 being kind of, umm, rough to put it mildly, everyone's already…
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I Need You to Nap But I Miss You When You Do
Naptime. I yearn for it. I wait for it. I NEED it. Don’t get me wrong, being your mommy is…
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My Daddy is Waiting For Me in Heaven
A few weeks ago, I visited my daddy’s grave for the first time since he passed over three years ago.…
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Dear Dad, I Miss You So Much
Dad, You were my first protector. You were instrumental in my daughter’s world and her first strong male role model…
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I Miss My Kids’ Friends Too
To my daughter’s friends: I’m sure it comes as no surprise how much my daughter misses all of you. She…
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This is the Sweet Spot of the School Year—And Missing it Hurts
I just dropped off homework, next to an empty parking lot and quiet sidewalks. I set the girls’ folders next…
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Dear Teachers, Moms Miss You Too
Dear teachers, I really miss you. But not for the reasons you think. If they didn’t yet, I hope that…
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Dear Mom and Dad, I Wish I Could Hug You Right Now
My kids stood by in anticipation while the familiar sound of the FaceTime dial rang through the kitchen. My mom—with her…
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