The Transformation of a Man Into a Daddy is Breathtaking
Last night, I sat on my bed folding laundry and taking a breather after a busy day. Downstairs, my husband and a few buddies sat around the kitchen…
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Think You’re Turning Into Your Mother? You Probably Are.
“We should have went yesterday,” my son said through a mouthful of granola this morning. “Gone,” I automatically…
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My Daughter Wants to Be a Mom When She Grows Up and That’s OK With Me
So, today was career day at my children’s school. I love spirit days—they always give me a chance to frantically dig through whatever I can…
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He’s Extra-Unordinary and I Love Him So
This is Matthew. Matthew is smart. Too smart. But boy, is he difficult. A difficult, wonderful, unusual human. He barely eats—aside from chicken…
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Because Anxiety Comes With Me to Playdates
Mommin’ with anxiety is no joke. Moms are supposed to protect their cubs and have it all (or mostly) all together. We’re driving cross country,…
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You Are Exactly the Mother Your Children Need
Honest, vulnerable admission: I don’t feel like I’m particularly good at anything. Have any of you felt this way? Sure, I got great grades…
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Going Back to Work is One of the Hardest Parts of Motherhood
You wake up to the beauty of leaves freshly changed. You point out the window and tell your wide-eyed baby, “Look at all of the reds, oranges, and…
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I Hope You Always Feel My Love
Love. Do you feel it, my baby? It’s that giggle down deep in your belly—the one that lingers just a little longer, like the crackling of a fire…
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Parenting a Teenager is Harder Than I Ever Thought it Would Be
Remember the sleep deprivation of having a newborn? Remember the mental drain of potty-training a toddler? Or the worry of dropping your…
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Our Kids Carry Burdens, Too
I looked over at him while we were sitting in the carline and realized his backpack was twice as big as him. This morning, we actually traded his…
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