Tag Archives: motherhood

happy mother’s day!

“There is no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one.” – Jill Churchill Last Mother’s Day I was home with a week-old baby, soaking up his every coo and sigh. It feels … Continue reading

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never say never.

It was a windy Monday afternoon and we had sought refuge at Target, our safe place. My iPhone note app displayed a list of 18 items, almost all of which were urgent. We hustled up and down the aisles grabbing … Continue reading

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a house full of baby.

Lord, help me remember these long and tiring days. Help me remember the lost socks and puffs stuck to couch cushions and wooden blocks on the bathroom floor. Help me remember what it’s like to have a house full of … Continue reading

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dear mom on the iphone (another perspective).

Dear Mom On The iPhone: I’m not sure when you heard this last, so let me just say it now: you’re a good mom. Motherhood is hard, and you’re doing the best you can, just like the rest of us. … Continue reading

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together, we are mothers.

We are the peacemakers, the hair-touslers, the “I love you” whisperers. We are bandaid appliers and boo-boo kissers; snack creators and storytellers. We are the diaper changers and pacifier rinsers; the Target shoppers and money savers. The sand castle builders … Continue reading

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