Letters to My Kids***
My Dearest Teenagers,
Be patient with me as I learn to let you go. I know it’s time. I know you’re growing and becoming and that sometimes it’s uncomfortable. Be patient with me because it’s not just you who is adjusting, my love. It’s me too. I know it’s hard to understand, but hear me out.
A Letter to My Children
Today I met some friends in town for coffee and shopping. I ended up bear hugging my four-year-old on a bench as she scream and kick in a level ninety-nine tantrum. A shop owner came out of a pottery store with wide eyes, but her face softened when she saw me. I'm so sorry I…
Being a Mom is Hard, and That's Okay
I was twenty-one years old when I held my son for the first time. I hadn't yet a enjoyed a single legal drink and my idea of cleaning house was to not to. He was red and wrinkly and his cry echoed down the hospital hallways. He was perfect. I looked into his wide eyes and…
In this journey of motherhood, there are moments of triumph and moments of defeat. You may stumble, make mistakes, and face challenges along the way. But know my love for you will never falter. I am here to lift you when you fall, to guide you when you're lost, and to be your unwavering support system.
Family is "Supposed" to Look Just Like This
We are a family who loves each other. We love each other in a messy, beautiful, broken, and together way. Sometimes that means making messes in the kitchen with spaghetti sauce finger prints on the glasses and stains on the tablecloth. Sometimes it means trying to scrape together tiny remnants of sanity for bedtime routines.
Dear Middle-Child,
Yesterday you asked me why your older brother always gets to choose. We were staying in a vacation rental and I'd given him the choice of beds since he's the tallest and the most likely to be uncomfortable. “He’s always going to be older,” you said, “so he’s always going to choose.” You…
Dear Strong-Willed Child,
Today we had many battles you and I. We had battles in the sun, battles in the sand, battles over popsicles, and a battle while I walked you screaming and kicking back to the house. You were red and fuming, I fought back tears. We've had thousands of battles you and…
8 Things I Want My Daughter to Know
My daughter, look into my eyes and let me tell you, there are no limits. When I was young, I felt small in a large world. I was desperate to belong, so I tried to fit in. I tried to reduce myself to a puzzle piece in a giant picture. I tried to have straight edges…
How motherhood has changed me.
I was twenty-one years old when I held my son for the first time. I hadn't yet a enjoyed a single legal drink and my idea of cleaning house was to not to. He was red and wrinkly and his cry echoed down the hospital hallways. He was perfect. I looked into his wide eyes and…
When I fail…
Sometimes I wake up in the morning and I see that you’ve grown over night. Your face is more defined, your eyes look older. A part of me is excited and in awe; I know you have so much ahead of you. Another part is scared because time is racing and I can’t slow…
My dearest children, I hope these letters have brought you a sense of peace and strength. Remember that I am here, always. I love you more than anything in the world. Be gentle with one another, and always strive to be the best version of yourself.
With all my love,
[Your Name]
