Karyn Thurston
Karyn Thurston is a writer, mother, and adventure-seeker based in San Diego, CA. She writes about her daughter and their messy attempts to live and love well at www.girlofcardigan.com
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10 true things about the first year of motherhood
Sure, there’s a lot of parenting books out there–but here’s 10 things you really need to know about that first year.
To my child: Watching you learn to read is a true gift
I am watching a universe open up before you.
My darling baby, when did you grow up?
You became a child in the moments I wasn’t looking, and I have loved every minute of your second year on earth.
Dear daughter, I am an imperfect mother
You and I are learning, and holding, and making each other. I want to give you the mother you deserve.
Fear can make you stronger, my darling daughter
If you can harness fear to serve your ethic instead of your pride, it can be an unparalleled force for all that is good in you. It can break you or it can make you fierce.
An ode to the weaning mama
We are warriors, my beautiful girl and I, and this is our victory.
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