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Motherhood Other Parenting 

The Frames We Never Filled

September 22, 2016September 30, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, family, growing up

It is late in the afternoon when my phone dings. I know by the sound it is an email, and

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Motherhood Parenting 

I Know I’m Not A Perfect Parent, I Just Want To Be ‘Enough’

August 16, 2016August 1, 2016 Kimberly Zapata family, love, raising kids

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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Motherhood Parenting 

Stopping To Smell The Roses — And Play In Puddles

April 15, 2016April 29, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, children, family

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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Motherhood Parenting 

To the Woman You Will Become

January 11, 2016June 22, 2016 Kimberly Zapata children, family, raising girls

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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Motherhood Parenting 

Treasuring My Mommy Memories, & The ‘Last Time’

December 16, 2015 Kimberly Zapata children, family, love, mommyhood

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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Motherhood Parenting Relationships 

My Marriage Survived Motherhood

July 1, 2015June 1, 2017 Kimberly Zapata children, family, marriage, mommyhood, relationships

It isn’t going to bed alone that feels wrong — I am not above admitting that by time Game of

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Parenting 

A Letter to my Husband on Father’s Day

June 22, 2015July 8, 2015 Kimberly Zapata dad, family, father, fathers day, love, parenthood

This year marks our 14th year together. 14 years. For 14 years I have watched you grow (19 actually, if

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