You Were My First
You Were My First
To My Firstborn, The other day you asked me who my favorite kid was. I told you that was impossible question to answer. “I know you don’t want to,...
Parenting
An Open Letter To My Girls
An Open Letter To My Girls
Girls, I often think about the women you will grow up to be. There are so many things I hope for you. I hope you are smart. I hope...
I Don’t Remember The Last Time I Held You
I Don’t Remember The Last Time I Held You
I don’t remember the last time I held you. I remember the first time you opened your eyes. They were bigger than I thought they were going to be....
A Little Story on Hugs, Kisses, and Bathroom Trips
A Little Story on Hugs, Kisses, and Bathroom Trips
My daughter is one of the most affectionate little girls I have ever met. I love the way she runs and gives me hugs at random moments throughout the...
You Know What Mom?
You Know What Mom?
This isn’t a popular opinion and some might call me crazy for making motherhood my full-time job at such a young age. But, I truly believe that I have...
The Picture I Didn’t Take
The Picture I Didn’t Take
Dear Daughter, You were picture perfect this morning. I woke up and saw you laying there, your chubby cheeks looked extra chubby, your little mouth with its full pink...
The Father’s Day Disaster
The Father’s Day Disaster
I pride myself at being absolutely on top of holidays. I have my gifts, surprises, meals, and outfit planned out three months *at least* in advance of holidays. This...
10 Things Your Mom Never Told You
10 Things Your Mom Never Told You
Pregnant. There it was, clear as day, two blue lines staring back at me from the small pregnancy test I had just purchased. I double checked… One line =...
