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Birthday Rumination

When I started this post, I was in the last few days of being 36 years old. My birthday has come and gone. Officially, I am in my first week of my 37th year. I have had a very blessed, worthwhile 37 years. I am pretty fond of it all. The rock bottoms, awful mistakes… Continue reading Birthday Rumination

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Creature Comforts

I have been thinking a lot about how often we come back to the comfort of what we know. Raising children in general is the most challenging thing many of us will do. It is a heavy responsibility. It is simultaneously the best and most fulfilling experience, but often mentally and physically draining. Long hours,… Continue reading Creature Comforts

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Crumbs

Right now, I am a few days into a week of not having Match home. He's away for work. The kids don't miss him yet. But we've been busy with summer fun. I actually miss him. A lot. I just feel like I am in a funk. Match usually can lift it. Here's the thing:… Continue reading Crumbs