I May Never Know What it’s Like to Be a Girl Mom
To the lady at Panera, As my family sat down to what was guaranteed to be a chaotic lunch, you smiled at me. You meant well, I know you did.…
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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…
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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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Let Us Raise Sons Who Know It’s OK To Cry
While running errands the other day, I witnessed a boy, maybe seven or eight, absolutely bawling his eyes out. I had no idea why, but there he stood…
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Dear Son, I’m Yours Forever
Dear son, I am your mother. I am your vessel until you enter this world. I am your nurturer. I am your voice when you haven’t quite found yours. I…
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My Son’s Death Taught Me Love is All That Matters
My name is Sarah, and I am Koa’s mama—a title I feel privileged to hold. My precious Koa was a bright light in the world, and he was a…
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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…
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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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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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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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