Tag: lessons in parenting
Their Childhood Is Your Motherhood
I was casually scrolling an online shirt shop when I came across a shirt that stopped me in my tracks. It had the phrase...
The Heavy Backpack On His Shoulders
I picked up my son's backpack the other day and nearly toppled over from the strain of lifting it. I could not believe how...
Stop Worrying About Whether You’re Doing It Right
I can clearly remember what it felt like to wake up feeling scared in the middle of the night when I was a child....
The Proof Is In The Carpet
The other night, as I was cleaning the upstairs for a weekend guest, I looked at a section of our carpet and audibly sighed...
I Wouldn’t Be Me Without You
They say parenting changes you, and they’re right.
For many people (but not all!) there is some instantaneous switch that flips when that wriggly little...
You Don’t Get It, Mom
I have a wonderful mom and know I am lucky that our relationship has grown into a strong, adult friendship. She has been there...
I’m Your Mom, Not Your Friend
I remember exactly where I was when the words tumbled out of my mouth. I was unlocking the front door and my nine-year-old daughter...