Why Is This So Hard?
Why is this so hard? This is a question I ask at least once a day, sometimes much more. Why is mothering so hard? Why is selling our house so…
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Why Is This So Hard?
I’m Not the Breast
Not long ago a friend came to me exhausted, overwhelmed, and ready to give up. She was physically, spiritually, and emotionally spent trying to balance her career with her role…
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I’m Not the Breast
I’m A Slacker Mom
There's a saying that goes something like this: "God couldn't be everywhere, so He created mothers." Well, it's a lie. I know this because no matter how hard I try,…
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I’m A Slacker Mom
Lilacs and High School Graduations
Spring is a teenage drama queen. It was only two weeks ago that I drove through a snowstorm. Two days ago it was in the low 90's. It's the kind…
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Lilacs and High School Graduations
I’m Not a Good Mom
I'm not a good mom. I'm not a bad mom, but I'm never good enough when I compare myself to really good moms. Like the ones who are constantly gushing…
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I’m Not a Good Mom