Dear Firstborn, I’ll Never Forget When it Was Just Us
My little one, Tomorrow you earn a new title: “big”. And before we both embark on this new journey, I have a few things I want to remind you of.…
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Be Wild, Child—But Remember Your Roots
For years I longed for a second baby. I daydreamed about snuggling a newborn, hours spent rocking a tiny bundle of love, holding a toddler’s…
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Look For the Mom
Summertime. Summertime is for picnics and family vacations and holiday BBQs. For weddings and family reunions and graduations. Parties and birthdays…
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May We Never Forget How Hard This Was
Smack dab in the middle of Sam’s Club, motherhood broke me. Little sleep, an embarrassment of pregnancy hormones, and one poorly-timed toddler…
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I Can’t Wait to For You to Become a Big Brother
My dear little one, my sweet baby boy. It seems like just yesterday I was welcoming you into the world, soaking you in and feeling the weight of you…
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I Hold You Close Because I’m Afraid of Losing You, Too
Dearest child, I hold on so tight because I’m afraid of losing you. I caught myself staring at you during story time today. We were curled up in my…
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I Am the Mother of Two Under Two
The days are long and the nights are short. The coffee is brewed but often never even makes it to the cup until the kids are down for their morning…
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Carry Your Children While You Can
You always carry her. You hold her a lot. You pick her up so much. Carrying my baby brought on a lot of commentary when I was a new mom. “Up,” my…
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I’m Not Ready For You to Grow Up
I’m not ready. I’m not ready to pack away your onesies or take apart your crib. To no longer be able to rock you to sleep or sing your favorite…
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These Seasons of Motherhood Won’t Last Forever
To the mom-to-be packing saltines and ginger ale for lunch, not sure how you’ll make it through the work day, wondering why no one told you that…
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