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Motherhood, Teen
February 26, 2020
4 Minute Read

He’s Almost a Man But My Son Still Needs Me

Sometimes my teenager’s 6ft-tall stature and deep voice and shadow of a mustache and size 13 shoes trick me into thinking he might not need me so…

Motherhood
February 21, 2020
4 Minute Read

Dear Son, May You Never Outgrow Your Mama

Once, I held your newborn body in my arms and looked at those outfits I’d received at my baby shower for you and wondered how those cute little…

Kids
February 18, 2020
4 Minute Read

I’m Raising My Son To Be a Good Man Like His Daddy

I don’t know much about being a boy. I see my son playing, and I honestly don’t get it sometimes. He can spend hours playing tackle football by…

Kids
February 13, 2020
3 Minute Read

10 Things My Son Needs To Know

Things I want my son to remember: Some days are just like that. Your favorite children’s book has been right all along. Lace up your shoes again…

Faith
December 23, 2019
4 Minute Read

Mary’s Baby Boy Changes Everything

I am a mom of little boys. Being the mother of sticky-fingered messes, bruised knees, and dirty clothes gives me a deeper and richer perspective of…

Motherhood
December 13, 2019
4 Minute Read

As My Son Grows I Know Him a Little Less and Love Him a Lot More

This is a milestone, this birthday. They all are, but something about this one has our hearts wrung completely out because “this time goes by so…

Motherhood
December 6, 2019
5 Minute Read

Dear Son, Have I Told You Enough How Much I Love You?

To my youngest son, My sweet boy, there are days I feel like my life is just a blur and sometimes you get lost in the mix. My time and attention seem…

Motherhood, Teen
November 15, 2019
4 Minute Read

He’s Right in Front of Me, But Sometimes I Miss My Son

One day last week, I brought my teenager a surprise. A whopper with cheese and a large Dr. Pepper to eat while he did his homework at school before…

Motherhood
October 11, 2019
3 Minute Read

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…

Kids, Motherhood
October 10, 2019
4 Minute Read

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…

raising boys

He’s Almost a Man But My Son Still Needs Me

Dear Son, May You Never Outgrow Your Mama

I’m Raising My Son To Be a Good Man Like His Daddy

10 Things My Son Needs To Know

Mary’s Baby Boy Changes Everything

As My Son Grows I Know Him a Little Less and Love Him a Lot More

Dear Son, Have I Told You Enough How Much I Love You?

He’s Right in Front of Me, But Sometimes I Miss My Son

That’s My Boy

I Get To Watch You Grow Up

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