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Life
We only have 18 summers together with our kids
Life
I want to be “Mama” forever
Life
I don’t miss having babies
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Joanna Gaines’ Instagram post totally nails how bittersweet it is to watch your kids grow up
Life
To the mid-30s mama—our time is now
Life
Just because my girls like to play rough it doesn’t mean they are ‘acting like boys’
Life
We are living ‘the good ol’ days’ right now
Life
In each phase of parenthood, I kept thinking the next phase would get easier
Life
My son wasn’t invited to the birthday party—so here’s what I did
Life
As I watch my baby grow up, sometimes I wish I could stop time
Life
Am I ready for my little boy to grow up? Not yet—but we will figure it out together
Life
Motherhood is: Constantly switching out clothing sizes and wondering how they’re growing up *so* fast
Life
Motherhood is: Wishing I could pause time and keep you this small just a little bit longer
Life
True life: I will miss these middle-of-the-night wake-ups, my baby
Life
To moms on the first day of kindergarten: They still need us
Life
Before you start kindergarten—here’s what I want you to know, baby
Life
To my baby: This is the last summer you’ll be this little
Life
Throwing away our stroller, I realized: I don’t have babies anymore
Life
True life: Parenting just keeps getting better
Life
I want to cherish the hard moments of motherhood, too
Life
My baby: I know you’ll leave one day, but can you promise to always need me (just a little)?
Life
I never thought my baby would grow up, but he did
Life
To my child: Watching you learn to read is a true gift
Life
Motherhood is: Raising them to be independent no matter how hard it will be to let go
Life
Before you know it, you’re in the next phase with your baby—so don’t wish this one away
Life
Hearing my 6-year-old say, ‘I don’t want you’ broke my heart
Life
Motherhood is: Looking at old photos of your kids as they sleep
Life
The ‘firsts’ of motherhood are exciting, but the ‘lasts’ are so bittersweet
Life
New mama, you don’t have to ‘cherish every moment’
Parenting
My darling baby, when did you grow up?
Life
Your child is not ‘yours’—never was, never will be
Parenting
To the mamas in the comparison trap: Remember kids get there in their own time
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