The Frames We Never Filled
It is late in the afternoon when my phone dings. I know by the sound it is an email, and
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I Know I’m Not A Perfect Parent, I Just Want To Be ‘Enough’
Dearest Daughter, Today, you woke up at 5 a.m. You spilled milk on the carpet and dumped a carton of
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Stopping To Smell The Roses — And Play In Puddles
Last week, it rained. It wasn’t a big storm, and it didn’t last long, but it was just enough: enough
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To the Woman You Will Become
Dearest Daughter: You are two-and-a-half years old. Actually, you are a few days shy of that mark, but I think you stop
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Treasuring My Mommy Memories, & The ‘Last Time’
Mommy loves you. Daddy loves you. The kitty cats love you. We all love you very much. Now it’s time
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My Marriage Survived Motherhood
It isn’t going to bed alone that feels wrong — I am not above admitting that by time Game of
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A Letter to my Husband on Father’s Day
This year marks our 14th year together. 14 years. For 14 years I have watched you grow (19 actually, if
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