You Were Made to Be My Oldest
You are my firstborn. My big. The one who made me a mama. The one who started this whole crazy,…
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By Crystal Fulmer She Is 11 and She Is Astounding
From the day she was born, I knew we had a firecracker on our hands. I tell people that the…
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Suddenly My Son Is a Teenager and I Wasn’t Ready For How That Makes Me Feel
I have been struggling lately. You see, my firstborn is suddenly a teenager. I knew it was going to happen,…
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It’s Easy To Expect Too Much of Your Oldest Child
I’m a stereotypical oldest child–rigid, obedient, perfectionistic, controlling, bossy. I’m also responsible, nurturing, organized, resourceful, and studious. I have high…
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By April Leiffer Henry To My Oldest Child: Thank You For Being a Helper
To my oldest child, I’ve been watching you with your little brother, and I want you to know how much…
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By Rachael Ramas You’re Not the Baby of the Family Anymore, and That’s New For Both of Us
When you have your first child and they hand you that baby, you think to yourself there is nothing in…
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By Brea Schmidt To My Rule Following Child, I See You
To my rule follower, I know I don’t tell you enough what a good kid you are. As both the…
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By Amy Juett “Mommy, will you hold me?”
The prelude music filled the sanctuary, and the congregation stood to sing. A little hand tugged on my arm, and…
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