That’s My Boy
That’s my boy. I look at you, and it feels as though my heart might burst. I watch you, and though it’s been a while, I still can’t believe…
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raising boys
I Get To Watch You Grow Up
We were at the grocery store the other day and you walked right past the penny horse without even a pause. I keep pennies in my purse for moments…
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All of a Sudden I’m Mothering Men
I was up before the sun again. It is creeping up slower now, as the month is drawing to another sad end. Summer is nearly over, and I can’t help…
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I am so in Love With Being a Boy Mom
I never finish a cup of coffee. I rarely sit down. I could buy stock in milk, bread, and chips. I vacuum a lot. All my white shorts have grass…
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I Want My Son to See His Father Love His Mother
I carefully close the door to my daughters’ bedroom and turn around to find my husband inches from me in the hallway. He snakes his arms around my…
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My Sons Are Exactly What I Never Knew I Needed
The other day I was running around the house in an epic pool noodle sword fight with the boys. It was two against one, them against me. I was clearly…
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I Don’t Have Sons, But I See Your Little Boy Growing Up
I don’t have any boys. My house is about as estrogen-charged as one can get with three teenage daughters living under my roof. I know nothing…
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Dear Son, You’re Not Done Needing Me Yet
You don’t need me for a lot of things, but you’re not done needing me yet. You’re becoming a man-child with you wide shoulders, big…
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Somehow, My Baby is Turning 13
I look at you, son, standing eye to eye, and I want to say I can’t believe you’re turning 13 . . . but I can. You blew out your candles last…
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We Must Teach Our Boys About Beauty
Hey, boy moms. I need you to listen up. Because we talk a lot about how girl moms get to speak into their daughters’ hearts when it comes to beauty…
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