“Even though I sometimes lose sight of what I have, you are my constant reminder I am blessed. For you, everything is worth it. You have shown me a love like no other.”
You Are The Reason I Get Up Each Morning—You Are The Light At The End Of Every Tunnel
‘I woke and found this picture on my phone my husband snuck. Normally, I’d get annoyed. But not this time. This was different.’: Mom of 3 urges ‘these are the moments you’ll want to remember’
“Right now, I’m in the trenches. This phase of motherhood, although it can be exhausting and overwhelming, I don’t ever want to forget it.”
‘My oldest is 27…would be 27.’ My heart felt like breaking right there in line. One minute ago she was the lady at the ticket counter.’: Mom shares emotional moment with airport employee
“The line behind us melted away and we stopped and just listened as she continued. One minute ago she was the lady at the ticket counter. Now we were just both moms, bound by the love for our children and the understanding of a mother’s heart.”
It’s Hard Letting You Go—Please Be Patient With Me
“My once missing front tooth child with dirty knees is now ready to put on a cap and gown and fly. I gaze at you with wonder, as tears form and a smile parts my lips, for I know your future is nothing but bright.”
Sweet Second Child, My Attention Is Always Divided—But My Boy, I See You
“I see you growing and changing right before my eyes. Your teeny tiny baby-ness is slipping away, and you’re learning so, so much. It excites me and breaks my heart all at the same time.”
Before I Understood My Son’s Autism
“Back when it was just a word on a piece of paper slid across the table to us, I thought it was something placed upon my 3-year-old’s shoulders, weighing him down. I thought it was something we could fix. Or change. That there was a part of him that was not autistic. One we just had to find.”
To Your Children With Anxiety, Love Them More Fiercely Than Ever
“Our kids can come from secure homes and still be anxious. They can have good friends and still be anxious. They can get enough sleep, have strong faith, be covered in prayer, and still be anxious.”
Dear Mom, I Had No Clue Being A Mother Was So Tough
“I don’t know how you did it, but you did. And I am choosing to pay it forward for my kids.”
As We Approach Mother’s Day, Reflect On What Moms Accomplish On A Daily Basis
“I am not just a mother. I am an accountant, employee, housekeeper, teacher, nurse, chef, coach, therapist, and keeper of secrets. And I can guarantee you, we feel it’s never enough.”
‘Do you ever put that baby down?’ The question was unwarranted and filled with judgement.’: Mom urges ‘just hold the baby, you won’t regret it’
“You’ll blink and they’ll be walking. You’ll turn around and they’ll start running away from you. And you’ll wish you would’ve held them more when they let you. You’ll wish you could rock them to sleep again and watch those little eyes flutter as they’re dreaming.”
