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When positivity is failing
I haven’t always been grateful. I’ve been stressed, pessimistic, overwhelmed, selfish. But as I have gotten older, I’ve realized how much I have to be grateful for. It’s obvious, and it makes no sense to list the “big” stuff…but I … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged fail, gratitude, issues, mama, mommy, organization, overwhelmed, parenting, positive, sahm, Stay at home mom, time management
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Enjoy these days
I don’t think a day passes in which I am not told to enjoy these days. I remember being told the same thing when Jacob was a baby, and I remember feeling stressed about it. There is so much to … Continue reading
Never let me go
Ahh motherhood. The days are long. The nights can be longer. Sometimes I just crave some space for myself–not to be touched for a few minutes. There are always little hands reaching for me. But I remember that they won’t … Continue reading
Posted in Baby O2, Parenting, self
Tagged baby, beautiful, growing up, hands, life, love, mama, motherhood, parenting, stages, touch
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Dear Jackson
Tonight I held you close to my chest. You had been happily snuggled into my ring sling most of the evening. It was the only place you were happy, which is very unusual for you. I think you had a … Continue reading
Posted in Baby O2
Tagged 3 months, angel, beautiful, black and white, children, jackson, k, love, mama, motherhood, parenting, sleeping, Thoughts, Three months
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Jackson’s First Moments
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being a mama
It is late and I am rocking sweet Jackson. He asks for so little, really. He just wants to be fed, held, and loved. So little to ask of life. Sometimes I wonder what is harder: to be the center … Continue reading
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Tagged children, importance, love, mama, mother, parenting, self esteem
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Hello, my name is “That Mom”
Hi. I am a mom to a really adorable, funny, empathetic, bright two-year-old. He is generally delightful. But yesterday I was “That Mom” at the post office. Jacob is so smart and charming that he tends to impress when we … Continue reading
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Tagged behavior, being a parent, crazy, forgiveness, jacob, love, meltdown, mom, mommy, out of control, parenting, problems, Stay at home mom, story, tantrum, toddler, unconditional love, wild
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