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A letter to my former self on her high school graduation
Next Saturday, on a beautiful sunny day in May, you'll turn your tassel. Your perfect day will be the beginning of a tumultuous decade of change and pain and growing up the hard…
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Virginia Is For Lovers: Our Virginia Vacation
Summary and photos of our spring vacation Mother's Day trip to Central Virginia - including Natural Bridge, Virginia Safari Park, Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast, Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness,…
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When your child does everything the hard way
So, to all of the moms of all of the difficult children out there: It will probably never be easy. But it will always be worth it.
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Mother’s Day and Special Needs Parenting
As a special needs mom on Mother's Day, I feel full of joy and hope. Though I do not always know where this journey is taking us, I do know all things are…
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A girl and her jeans
I don't know exactly how to put into words how these jeans make me feel...all I know is that they do.
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Another day…another flaw…
I want to be able to control what people think of me. So I explain. And explain some more. And defend.
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How to potty train a boy in 2-years-and-counting without losing your mind
I thought I would share some advice from a been-there-rocked-that-(NOT) mom who obviously knows the BEST way to potty train a child.
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Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 4.26.14
Thank you so much for your outpouring of heartfelt comments on my last post. It was so nice to feel less alone – and I was reminded yet again of the power of…
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Easter: When You Feel Broken Behind Your Smiles
...for as many people as might be shocked by my ugly honesty, I'm guessing there might be just as many people who needed to hear that they aren't alone in brokenness and heartbreak…
