You’re Just 2
The youngest of our boys turns two this year, and I’m already preparing my heart for the inevitable growing pains. Because by our fourth kid, I…
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Nothing is More Important Than These Sweet Moments Next to You
All morning, my mind bustled with the thoughts of what I was going to do as soon as you laid down for your afternoon nap. I had two writing projects…
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On the Days I Forget to Love You
As with every morning, I started with coffee and bravely told myself today wouldn’t be a cluster as the mom of a toddler. I have a pretty set…
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I’ll Hold You Tonight, Sweet Baby
Tonight, I let you drift asleep as I rocked you gently in my arms. I’m told I shouldn’t do this. That disrupting your routine could end…
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Yes, Toddlers Are Wild—But There’s No One Sweeter
Rowdy. Stubborn. Moody. Unpredictable. Independent. Messy. These are the words we use to describe toddlers. Heck, these are words I’ve…
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The First Year Goes By So Fast
The first year is a whirlwind of activity and emotion. You’re learning at an impressive rate, my little one. So fast, I struggle to keep up.…
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You’re a Little Less Baby Today Than Yesterday
Tiny sparkles are nestled in the wispy hair falling across her brow, shaken free of the princess costume she pulled over her head this morning.…
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Dear Son, My Heart’s Not Ready For You To Grow Up So Fast
I crossed the aisle today. You know, the one that separates the toddler sizes from the big kid sizes. If you’re shrugging your shoulders and…
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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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Dear Son, I Love When You Hold My Hand
Parenting isn’t a thankless job though it feels like one most of the time. There is no paycheck or instant gratitude, no one really tells us…
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