Catherine Dietrich

Catherine Dietrich is a freelance writer and mom to two girls. A former women's magazine journalist, she now writes for various online publications as well as celebrating the ordinary moments of motherhood on her blog, Littles, Love and Sunshine. Catherine is a British South African, currently living in Switzerland with her husband and two small daughters.

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Dear thirtysomething moms—I see you

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I still need you, Mom

My girls' weekend was more than a break from parenting—it was an eye-opening learning experience

Thank you for being my friend—the one I can go to for anything

Separation anxiety is real—but it's also fleeting

I never expected to give birth to a mini-you

To the very pregnant mama: You WILL sleep again

My darling, remember when we wanted what we currently have?

My children are nothing alike—so I'm learning how to parent them differently

My gratitude journal helps me find balance in this busy season of motherhood

True life: I plan my life around my baby’s nap schedule 😴

Dear new mama: You won’t feel this lonely forever

To the mama on the plane with the screaming baby—I understand

Daughters, 2017 was the year for women—and that’s only the start of your journey

Dear mama—I know being the spirit of Christmas is exhausting

When self-care is just one more thing on your to-do list

From one mama of a high-energy toddler to another: I’m exhausted too

You grow so fast, so I am gathering every moment into my heart

Can Mama get a sick day?

Even though it’s worth it, let’s admit parenting fatigue is REAL

You’ll never be 3 again...

Dear working moms: You inspire me. Thank you. Love, this stay-at-home mom.

To my daughter: I don’t just want you to think you can be anything. I want you to see it’s true.

Dear husband: Thank you for filling our lives with joy

Dear thirtysomething moms—I see you