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The gift of your childhood

Oh my dearest Julia. Sometime around November I realized that your childhood is now a gift, tied with a blue satin bow, and released from my heart to yours. I had been wrestling with all of the ‘lasts’. The last first day of school. The last Christmas...

Dear Cindy, my mentor and friend,

Dearest Cindy, it will be no surprise to you that I write out my thoughts to try to process this grief that is making me dizzy. We met just four short years ago. I’ve looked up the timeline twice now because I was sure I’ve known you for so much longer...

Dear Brian

This conversation is sponsored by Tommy John, the maker of the softest men’s undershirts I’ve ever felt. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! My dearest Brian, How could I have known that my very own Robin Hood...

Sebastian’s First Birthday

Hey mom. I’m ready. Let’s do this. Oh, isn’t this cute? I’ll just take a teeny bite. On second thought, hand it over! Sebastian, your first birthday was so fun. Tia came over and brought your first cake. It was a confetti bundtini. You were so...

Being Intentional and Available

This post was sponsored by Philips Avent as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.       With each of my biological children, I’ve chosen to breastfeed. I have been blessed that this was an easy...