Living With a 2-Year-Old is Soup and I am a Fork
I tear open the packet and twist my arm around the seat, waving the fruit snacks inches from her scowling face. “Here you go,” I say,…
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It Wasn’t Pretty, But I Tried My Best Today
The tears marched angrily down her cheeks as she sat on the kitchen stool, wailing. “Nooooooo! I want !!!” “You want…raisins?” I…
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Don’t Worry Mama, More Wonder Awaits
I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for a toddler. Physically speaking, there is nothing more adorable on the planet. Soft ringlets. Big eyes.…
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Today, I’m An Angry Mom
Can good moms have bad days? Today I’m angry. I’m angry that we have three kids under three. I’m angry that’s it is always so hard. My…
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These Years With Young Kids Are Hard and Sweet
It’s incredibly hard and incredibly sweet. Today I took my two boys to a doctor’s appointment. I was armed with snacks and Elmo. But it…
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Some Dads Were Meant to Have Daughters
Do we have a hunter green bow is a text I received from my husband while I was at work. I didn’t even know he knew what hunter green was. Once I…
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Today I Cried
Today I cried. I cried hard. I sat at top of the staircase, covered my face, and cried. When he saw me start to come down the stairs, The Toddler ran…
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This is the Most You Will Ever Need Your Mama
Today was a hard day. You were completely attached to me. You woke up in the morning angry. You didn’t want anybody but mommy. “Want my mommy”…
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You Weaned From Me, But I’m Still Weaning From You
I woke to your little cries and babbles of conversation between you and your small ragged stuffed bunny early that Sunday morning. Pulling my feet to…
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Play Really is the Work of Childhood
As I sit here, I am listening to my older daughter color by herself in another room. Of all of the sounds of young motherhood, the self-chatter…
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