Watching Your Children Build the Life You Prayed For Is Beautiful
“I love you, Mom.” “Hmmm?” (A little louder) “I love you.” “I love you too…so very much.” I’d been deep…
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By Emily Washut My ‘Dusty Son’ is 5
As moms, we categorize everything. Girl mom. Boy mom. Wine mom. Outdoor mom. Farm mom. City mom. Now there’s been…
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By Kimberly Phyfe Second Graders Are At the Perfect Age
Second grade is the perfect age in childhood. They’re not in preschool, crossing the bridge from toddler to big kid…
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By Rachel Kosar Today When I Hugged You
Today when I hugged you, I noticed you had to bend your body to lay your head on my shoulder.…
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Dear Middle Child, I See You
To my middle child, Today I just wanted to tell you something: I see you. I see you trying hard,…
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By Katarina Bohn My Son Is a Living Reminder of My Dad In Heaven
I was 17 years old and a senior in high school when my father passed away after a lengthy battle…
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I’ll Love What You Love
From the very first time he tried bananas, my son knew he didn’t like them. That 5-month-old ate his first…
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By Lindsey Jordan I Really Wanted a Girl…But These Boys Are My Whole World
“We’ve detected both an X and a Y chromosome...which means...it’s a boy! Congratulations!” “Oh,” I said. “Thank you.” I hung…
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By Jacqueline Fisch The Last Home Hockey Game Hits Different
One, two, three, four, five, six. This is how I know he's in the net and the game's about to…
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Dear Zachary, The World Is Yours…And So Am I
Dear Zachary, Ever since you were born, your dad and I have taken every precaution to keep you safe. We…
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I Love This Boy Who’s Becoming a Man Right Before My Eyes
This is 14. He still calls me mama. I give him rides and occasional advice that he may or may…
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By Kelly Odom I’m Watching Him Become the Man I Prayed He’d Be
It's been a hard day. One of those days where everything feels loud. We are renovating our house—it’s time. Actually,…
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