By Claudia Caramiello When He’s 15
When he's 15, you may find him texting heart emojis to a girl you’ve never heard him mention before. Curiously,…
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By Sharon Kennedy A Mother is Forever
A mother is someone who lightens the burdens of a long, weary day. She’s always there in the night, waiting…
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By Whitney Fleming The Truth Is, You Will Miss This
The box of orange Tic Tacs landed at my feet with a splat. As I bent down to pick them…
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By Michelle Murphey To the Woman I Was Before I Had Kids, You Cannot Fathom the Beauty Ahead
Hey you, my energetic, tan-legged and perfectly simple pre-baby self. There is so much I want to tell you, so…
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By Allison Maselli You’re Ready For School, My Child—But I Will Miss You Terribly
This morning I am packing lunches. Spreading almond butter and honey. Cutting up carrots. It’s the last week of our…
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By Audri Little I Used to Wonder Why My Mom Was so Tired Every Morning; Now I Understand
My mom has always been a great mom who has constantly poured into her kids. She'd take us to school…
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By Shelbie Farmer Once Upon a Time, I Was Perfect
I used to be perfect. I know to look at me now, it's incredibly hard to believe, but I swear…
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By Jessica Johnston Dear Kids, I Wish You Knew
I wish you knew that sometimes when the house is dark and quiet, I come in and watch you breathe…
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By Amanda Motisi You Loved Me With All Your Heart, Mom; Now I’m Doing the Same For My Own Daughter
“How did you do it, Mom? How did you know how to be such a good mom?” “I didn’t,” you…
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By Arianna Freelen A Mother is Made in the Mess
A mother is made in the mess. A baby enters the world in a mix of blood, sweat, and tears.…
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By Kelli Bachara My Beautiful Baby, You Revealed in My Heart a Love I Never Knew Possible
My beautiful baby, You came into this world unexpected and somewhat wildly. Birthing you was not easy but I’m so…
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By Sarah Whitman I Didn’t Have Kids to be Called a Good Mom
I didn’t have kids to be called a good mom. Because this mom thing isn’t about me. It’s about them.…
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