My Second Baby Taught Me to Mother Without Fear
I spent my childhood preparing to be “Mommy.” I played house. I practiced fixing boo-boos. Heck, I even gave birth…
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I spent my childhood preparing to be “Mommy.” I played house. I practiced fixing boo-boos. Heck, I even gave birth…
Continue ReadingMy three-year-old loves baby dolls. Very rarely do we leave the house without one hooked under one little arm, a…
Continue ReadingMy husband and I marvel at the vast personality differences in our four children. One boy is responsible and quiet.…
Continue ReadingCan I confess something? I’ve been giving myself a lot of grace lately. After all, I have three kids (and…
Continue Reading"Don't let them sleep with you." "You will create bad habits." "Don't give in to their cries." "Stay strong." That's…
Continue ReadingSometimes I forget. Standing at the sink, looking with irritation at yet another pile of dishes. Walking into the living…
Continue ReadingCan I confess something? I don’t always like playing with my kids. Sometimes just the thought of being the “bad…
Continue ReadingHoney, thanks. I’ve been meaning to say this to you a time or two or ten over the past .…
Continue ReadingAbout a year and a half ago, our washing machine flooded the laundry room. I was rushing out the door…
Continue ReadingHe sees you waddling to the bathroom, the little miracle growing inside of your womb kicking, tumbling, and nudging. Your…
Continue ReadingI'm that mom. The mom who gets up before the sun rises, to get ready for work. Who packs lunches…
Continue ReadingSixteen years ago my daughter was born completely bald. In this respect she was certainly neither unique nor precocious. I,…
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