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Today, You Called Me Mommy

Today you called me Mommy. Mommy. Not Mama. Just yesterday—merely one day ago—it was Mama. But today—merely one day later—it’s Mommy.…

I always knew the day would come—a crashing sound that causes the dreaded feeling of being startled awake in the night. A sleep-filled stupor…

My dear, sweet toddler—I just wanted to say, I’m sorry for not listening to you. Earlier today, I was standing at the kitchen sink elbow-deep in…

I hope we never forget. Today we packed up six years of baby items to take to Goodwill. The thought that came to mind as I shut the trunk and…

It all started with an increased sense of smell, as crazy as that sounds. That was the first clue that I might be pregnant with my second child. My…

My baby—my third baby, my last baby—is about to turn one. I’m done having babies, and my youngest is quickly turning into a toddler. This, as…

Parents are constantly being warned about safety hazards via social media, and I realize it can get a little wearying. As a new parent, I must…

The other day started out like every other. I grabbed my chubby cheeked toddler out of the car seat to get bundled up for school, but instead of…

Before I became a mother, I read enough baby books to feel like I was ready to tackle the tough parts of parenting. Teething, tantrums, bedtime:…

Your gangly toddler legs hug my waist as you cling to me. I squeeze tightly, then lower you to the floor as I gently detach your grip from around my…