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Kids, Motherhood
March 27, 2020
5 Minute Read

I Love My Children Equally—But Not the Same

Most of the kids I knew growing up had brothers and sisters. It was mystifying to me to watch their dynamic—bickering and wrestling one moment and…

Baby, Motherhood
March 25, 2020
3 Minute Read

Dear Second Born, You Make Me a Better Mom

Dear second born, You didn’t make me a mom, you made me a better one. I didn’t think I could possibly love another human being with that perfect…

Kids, Motherhood
March 10, 2020
3 Minute Read

Dear Middle Child, I See the Beauty in You

You came into this world and taught me love I never knew. I worried my heart could never hold the love you deserved. Your brother had already filled…

Kids, Loss
February 21, 2020
5 Minute Read

Duncan’s Pacifier Keeps His Memory Alive

This week my first grader came home with a paper bag and an assignment to fill it with items from our household that represent our family. In weeks…

Kids
February 10, 2020
5 Minute Read

My Only Child Talks About Her Siblings in Heaven

“Does your daughter have any siblings?” It’s an odd question, but one I’ve been asked frequently throughout the years. Why is it odd?…

Kids, Motherhood
February 8, 2020
3 Minute Read

When You Have Both a Son and a Daughter

When you have a boy, you’ll find underwear hanging off the dining room chandelier, and a crocodile suspended off the light switch by its…

Grown Children
February 7, 2020
4 Minute Read

The Truth is Not All Siblings Grow Up To Be Friends

I’m sure you’ve read the articles—or at least seen the headlines as you scroll. Siblings share a bond for life. Siblings are built-in best…

Grown Children, Kids, Living
February 3, 2020
2 Minute Read

Sibling Love is Like No Other

These people. This bond. This love. There are days I don’t like them. There are days, they feel the same way toward me. There are times I…

Kids, Motherhood
January 29, 2020
5 Minute Read

Yes, We Had Another Boy—And We Love Him More Than Anything

My dear second son, You have always been wanted. From the moment I saw two lines, my heart leaped with joy. From the moment I saw you bouncing around…

Baby, Motherhood, Toddler
January 22, 2020
3 Minute Read

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…

siblings

I Love My Children Equally—But Not the Same

Dear Second Born, You Make Me a Better Mom

Dear Middle Child, I See the Beauty in You

Duncan’s Pacifier Keeps His Memory Alive

My Only Child Talks About Her Siblings in Heaven

When You Have Both a Son and a Daughter

The Truth is Not All Siblings Grow Up To Be Friends

Sibling Love is Like No Other

Yes, We Had Another Boy—And We Love Him More Than Anything

There’s Just Something About Mamas and Their Boys

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