There’s Just Something About Mamas and Their Boys
Dear Jackson, Today didn’t go at all how I expected. Usually, when moms have me come to the hospital, to capture their firstborn meeting their…
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We Have a Lot of Kids But More Importantly, They Have Each Other
Four kids—people used to stare at us as we walked by in Target. “You must have your hands full,” they’d say, the look of confusion or…
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There’s Just Something About That Last Baby
There’s just something about that last baby. When she’s placed in your arms for the first time, something inside you changes. Actually,…
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May You Love Each Other Like This Forever
This morning something happened that felt so important I wanted to share it with you. Being that you are so young, it most likely will not be a…
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“Not Everyone Who Lost His Life in Vietnam Died There.” Veteran’s Obituary Written By His Brother Will Take Your Breath Away
The first line stopped me mid-scroll. “Not everyone who lost his life in Vietnam died there.” I clicked through to the obituary…
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My Sister and I May Be Opposites But We’re Best Friends
On the surface, we don’t have much in common. In fact, no one would peg us as sisters. She has straight, dark hair. I have wiry, curly, blond…
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You May Not Have a Baby Book, But You Have Extra Love
Scrolling through social media, a meme grabs my attention. On the left side: a sweet infant, perfectly-posed in a perfect outfit with a cute little…
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Dear Firstborn, I Haven’t Forgotten You
Your sister was there from the moment I saw that second faint line. I willed it to show; so much so I took four more tests that day. I hadn’t let…
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You Don’t Get All Of My Attention as the Baby of the Family, But You Get Something Even Better
To my littlest, The truth is, you don’t get the attention your big brother did. He got us 24/7, at his beck and call. He was constantly showered…
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Discovering Grace Changed Our Family Forever
A couple of years ago, I thought I’d finally got a handle on parenting. My kids looked presentable more days than not, Pinterest-perfect parties…
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