“They get to relive the best parts of their childhood through her eyes.”
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“They get to relive the best parts of their childhood through her eyes.”
“It’s crying in front of the mirror in your mesh underwear, breasts filled with milk leaking everywhere, not recognizing the person with stretch marks, acne, and tears in her eyes looking back at you.”
“And she’ll remain that person for the rest of her life.”
“Because my kids don’t need perfection. They need laughing, playful, happy, me. They need me, who runs after them in a game of chase and tickles them when they’re caught. They need me, who plays make-believe and smiles so big instead of worrying about WHAT I SHOULD BE DOING.”
“As a parent, you have to pick your battles. They’re not easy, but they’re worth the fight.”
“You know the ‘blip’ from ‘Avengers: Endgame?’ Blink – it happened here. My kids are now in 10th grade, 9th grade, and 5th grade and oh-my-heart, their focus has shifted to activities, friends, driving, and talking about college. No one has listened to my suggestion of stopping all this growing up so fast.”
“I questioned why now? Why after years when I was younger begging for more kids would now be the time to answer that prayer? This year, at the age of 46 and 47, God decided it was time for the shock of our lives.”
“The house that needs cleaned, the laundry that needs folded. Life carrying on around you. Fighting rest yet simultaneously crying out for it.”
“I know it might hurt parting ways, but I promise you, friend… something good is going to come from it. Just wait.”
“Being a mom doesn’t by any means make you incapable; it shouldn’t count you out or make your opinion, goals, and abilities any less.”