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jthreeNMe

Tampa, Florida, USA

jthreeNMe is an imperfectly authentic peek at real-life parenting, marriage and self-improvement. It is raw, honest, empowering, inspirational and entertaining. jthreeNMe is self-described as chicken soup for those that are exhausted, over-stressed and under-inebriated, yet still utterly happy and longing to improve.

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TODAY Parenting Team TODAY Food Club

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She's not ghosting you

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She's still standing

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She's still standing

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I don't always fit in with the neighborhood moms

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Sometimes we're just gonna be at where we be and that's okay

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I spent most of the second half of 2020 cursing the pandemic but I'm not doing that anymore

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We don't do 'resolutions.' We shift.

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Oh, hey there, January

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So what if you funked and gorged your way through 2020

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"Who answers God's prayers?"

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The really cool thing about tweenhood is the in-beTWEEN

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'Tis the season to give yourself a mother-effing break

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Let the 'small things' bring you joy

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2021 may not be the knight in shining armor we all hope it will be

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Stop telling parents, 'You signed up for this'

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2020 has been the most insane year ever: Be proud you showed up for it

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I shouldn't feel so much pressure, guilt and anxiety

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If you're looking for a permission slip, here it is

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We've never needed Christmas more than we do now

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Marry me

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If you're feeling the weight of 2020 holiday decisions, you are not alone

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No one is telling the truth

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Normalize saying, "That must have been a tough decision" instead of inserting your opinion

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I’ll come out of this a winner

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We're just babies raising babies

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Dear Santa: Please make coronavirus go away

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On this Election Day, Pour America A Drink Again

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Everyone is so mean lately

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My husband and kids could do better than me

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The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

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I'm not at my best lately

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Compassion and empathy can go a long way, if you're willing to carry them

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Untitled

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I don’t know if I’m making any right decisions these days

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If you want to be a real champion for your children, you've got to let other people champion them too.

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I've been a stay-at-home mom for seven years and the thought of going back to work terrifies me

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Where have all the teachers gone? One mom's expressed frustration with her county's superintendent

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If mental health ain't at the forefront of your mind right now, it should be

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The people that built me

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An open letter to the Hillsborough County School Board

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Here's to the ones who won't make it to the Thanksgiving table

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Hey Friend, I'm here for your seasons

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This crying thing, it's kind of a daily occurrence

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We're all just a bunch of delightfully defective humans

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'Tis the season of survival

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When your husband tells you to calm down, maybe you should listen

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I’m only in the market for friendships that also let me be independent from them

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I adhere to the 60/40 rule of parenting

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We're six months into a pandemic and all I can say is WOOZZAAAHHH

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Your husband is not hiding out -- he's working

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As I creep towards 40, I'm finding it more and more critical to open my circle

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It's me who's learning more as we distance learn

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You don't need to worry about your child's test scores during a pandemic

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I should have, but I didn't, 'cause I'm imperfect

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Cut the bullsh*t, NOT THE TEACHERS

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Your child’s test score is NO indication of how much you love them or how hard they (or you) are working

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I wanna be there when the lights come on

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Being a mother is 'doing enough'

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When can we stop social distancing?

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I tried on my wedding dress today - it didn't fit

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We all have the same 24 hours in a day

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Nothing in the world feels more gratifying (albeit exhausting) than being a 'home' for the same human from birth till eternity

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All families fight, but healthy families rally

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Captain's Log: E-learning, DAY ONE

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Dear working parents: I'm so impressed by you

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Maybe this year isn't about me

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This is my place

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A single teacher can mimic an entire village

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It seems like a lifetime ago

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One of my early-on pandemic purchases was a daily devotional, and it helps

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I'm sad for my kids, but I'm proud of them, too

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Everything triggers my anxiety

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We're both working our tails off

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I cry, you cry, we all cry,

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It’s so easy to pass judgment

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I'm pretty damn anxious about the 2020-21 school year

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A classroom doesn't make a teacher, but heart does

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Superman is alive and well

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I hadn't yelled all week

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I told her God said “Be patient"

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I need a friend

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I have so much to tell you about womanhood, but not quite yet

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The most essential weapon we have is community

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Make the trip, take the call, do the Zoom

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Any man who willingly and contentedly champions his wife is a winner

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Mediocrity as a way of life?

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I'm done chasing your bedtime

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My husband took the pressure off

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Godspeed, teachers, and we're here for you

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I'm a mama whose heart feels very heavy these days

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Don't forget about those of us who are willingly continuing virtual learning

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Her grass isn't greener -- it's fake

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Don’t blame the kids

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I miss people

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Along with every other parent in America, I'm slowly losing my mind

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Your refusal to wear a mask gives us a look behind yours

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The best friendships cost you nothing, but are worth so much

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I stopped setting an alarm

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My thighs touch

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A HOW-TO Guide to Relaxing as a Parent in the Age of Covid-19

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I can't stand when my kids ask me "WHY," but I won't encourage them to stop

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What if I f*ck this up?

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When what you love to do doesn't pay the bills, do it anyway

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Schools are reopening and my state just set the nation's single-day record for positive coronavirus cases

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I see you pulling up your big girl britches

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You don't know how they feel

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Parents are damned either way

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You don't know how they feel

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Body image issues freakin' suck

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Sometimes parenting feels like an out of body experience

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Safer at home, but not saner

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I spoke to God tonight, and told Him I had made some mistakes

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It's the grown folk I'm worried about, not the kids

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Don't forget about the ones who continue to social distance

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I believe in the power of people

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I'm not picture-perfect, and, likely, you're not either

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Hey Moms, It's okay if some days you just 'get by'

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Oops! Your wife did it again...

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You should never have to sit that far away from your friends

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Dear Hubs, I'm sorry I don't always look the greatest

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Listen up, men - Tell the truth

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Dear Dads, You're killin' it

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No, I'm not in the best shape of my life

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Do you know the type of parent I thought I'd be during a pandemic? I'm not her

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If I were a husband

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He holds me plenty

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Can we rise above it all?

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I feel like I'm pissing off a lot of people

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Life lessons from a Wall Street trader

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With each beach trip, we're looking to catch more than fish

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Raising kids isn't for the weak

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Can we talk more about God?

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You've got to at least be willing to dip your toes in the water

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I worry that my silence offends you

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I worry that my silence offends you

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To schedule summer or let it ride

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After quarantining for two months, my family got lice -- but how?

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You've just got to get up and get going

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Here's why gratitude is hard

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YOLO, but not like that

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This virus has really exposed my weaknesses

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Marriage only works if you do

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You don't have to go through anything alone, EVER

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Nothing could have prepared our kids for this

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Pandemic or no pandemic, your worth is inherent and non-diminishing

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Hard is relative, but gratitude isn’t

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This is a story I'm ashamed to tell

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Just call me Judy Moody

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I woke up grumpy

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Stop fighting with everyone on social media

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She will remember this pandemic and how it made her feel

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Yeah, I'm a mom, but it's my husband who should be celebrated

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To moms and mother-in-laws everywhere: THANK YOU

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If the whole world was watching, I wouldn't yell

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Understanding, respect, kindness, and general 'goodness’ can spread far and wide...if we let it

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It hit me like a ton of bricks

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As I type this, I'm sitting on the potty

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It’s just six feet

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I just wanted a darn minute (or sixty) to myself

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For those at home with preschool-aged children

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Hey crisis-schooling parents, Don't overthink it

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Schools may be closed, but your child's relationship with their teacher isn't

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You’ll never remember these nights

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What if I fail my children during this pandemic?

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The kids will be just fine

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Are you sleeping in more these days? Me too.

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In a house with three young kids, I’ve got nowhere to hide

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"Me too," will get us through this seemingly everlasting Groundhog Day-like moment

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When we're on the other side of this, I hope that we are different

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Motherhood during a pandemic be like...

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It's a good day to have a good day (even if...)

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I'm not sure what's going to happen, but I know I'll be stronger because of it

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I hope you find your peace

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It's really easy for scary times to get super scary for tiny humans

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I think (hope, pray) I'm doing enough

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I feel like I'm on a roller coaster

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I miss a lot right now

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There's a Lady Gaga inside of all of us itching to get out

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I cried tonight

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We're never too tired to do the right thing

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There's no 'right way' to do any of this

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I thought it was a bad dream

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WE'RE ALL INFECTED

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Teachers are human beings & don't forget that when your child is e-learning

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This, too, shall pass (like a giant fudgin' kidney stone)

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To the husband: Her stomach might always look like this

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Calling all millennials: WE ARE NEEDED

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You don't have to "step it up," mamas, just take steps

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Does the pandemic have you sad, confused, & hurting? You're not alone

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The days will be long, yes, but you are NOT on the front lines of this pandemic, mamas

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I could freak out about coronavirus, but I won't

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I vote "YES" for homework...for MY kids

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Open your eyes, mama

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Fatherhood doesn't always look like work, but it is.

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Who are you?

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I'm your average mom

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She's got a girl crush, and it's on you, mama

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Learn to love being a slightly malfunctioning human

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I'm a mom, not a miracle worker

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Here's hoping my "mama truths" help you out

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Popularity is a farce

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The day mom ran out of Band-aids was a rough one

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When we yell, we crack their shell, an armor that they need

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Men like you aren't wife-ing Perfect Patty.

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This is motherhood, a few words at a time

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You get what you get, and you don't pitch a fit

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Thank you for respecting our privacy while my husband and I continue to be antisocial

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Hey God. Am I good enough for my kids?

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I always feel bad leaving my kids for a date weekend, but I never regret it

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Something has to give, and it's you

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I will no longer 'add to cart'

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Each year of marriage impedes your vision

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You've got to find someone you can tell your cold hard truth

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Advice for teenagers: How to be a good human

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He doesn't remember our first kiss

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How unrefined, pressed-for-time families celebrate V-Day

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If your circle is so awesome, why not open it up?

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When Mayer called a woman's body "a wonderland," he wasn't wrong

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All miscarriages matter

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Youth sports isn't about knocking it out of the park

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Let's talk about memories

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Dear God, It’s me, mom

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I wonder how many women cry in the shower

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Dear Daughter, You need to hear this

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The return of Uncle Nick

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Always picking up the pieces

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You have no idea what another person has lost or is carrying

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Moms need more

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Motherhood isn't about getting everything right

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I used to want different things

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I talked to my kids about Heaven this morning

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We don't hold hands anymore

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Our skin is thick, but theirs is thin

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I don't want a tribe.

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"You're like a machine. You never stop."

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This is working fatherhood

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I'm both what's right and wrong with mothers "these days"

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Children are everywhere, and some think that's a problem. THANK YOU to those who don't.

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I gained more than weight over the holidays

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Have your kids work for their presents with this fun Christmas morning scavenger hunt!

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I'm a seat-saver and you either 'get me' or you hate me

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I've really dropped the ball this holiday season

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I want the kind of kiss that's going to lead to more

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I'm happy you have over friends who don't judge

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Do your kids know who Greta Thunberg is? Mine don't.

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I'll stay over here with the misfits

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Preschoolers: Let them. Then, help them.

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Please teach your children to be nice

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Cut a mama some slack

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I love my kids, but I love other things too

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You’ll never remember these nights

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I don't know what I'm gonna do when he turns 18

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A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a thousand authentic words tell you so much more

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It's all the fun part if we allow it to be

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Don't tell her sugarcoated motherhood stories

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Here's what true love isn't

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To the mama whose youngster is OBSESSED with her

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Girl, I'm not perfect either

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Marry THAT man.

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I wasn't thankful last night

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Here's to the ones who won't make it to the table

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A mother's prayer

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To the parent with the loud kid: Can we be friends?

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Teaching kids to share their blanket

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To the moms and mothers-in-laws: We couldn't do motherhood without you

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This holiday season, I'm stepping out of the race.

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Her eyes always see you for all that you are

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You ain't the boss. He is.

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We're moms, and we f-ing RISE UP

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The last thing I wanted to do was hug her

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To all the men with daughters, you need to love your WIFE as you want your DAUGHTER to be loved

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Keep an eye on your blind spot

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Mom's young daughter calls her out on her "resting face"

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Mommy nails Christmas

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I'm raising unbreakable children.

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It's a true challenge for a parent NOT to raise a self-indulgent human

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Men are not immune from stress; they just don't wear it like a badge of honor like women do

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The "I worked harder than you today battle" is very much alive and well

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I don't have any more energy left to slay

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Pretty please??

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When the Christmas season hits you out of nowhere

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These are the days for making allowances

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If your heart tells you to, then who are you to question it?

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You don't owe an explanation to anyone

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Dear Kids, I ain't gonna be that easy to leave

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Please pay closer attention to how well you are aligning with the Grade-A version of yourself you long to be

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If you've been blessed with siblings you want to love, then be sure to do a good job at it

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Is it balance, or is it survival?

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I wear this mask

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If you feel like a Taskmaster, raise your hand.

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May we all raise Dollar Tree children

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For the mom who feels like she's missing the beat

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Simply hang your hat on the fact that you show up every day

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Are you here for my TEDtalk?

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I am no better than you

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Having a spouse who takes a lot of work trips is not the same as single parenting

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A mama relies on her faith an awful lot

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I don't want to be a one-man-band

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Families are complicated, but then again, so are you

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Hey Friend, Don't hold anything back

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The same God that made you made me

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Channeling your inner Lizzo

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Stop word vomiting directives at your children

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Thanks for the bait, but I'm not hungry

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We're all just trying to change the narrative

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Got a camera-happy kid? Here's why you should toss 'em your phone

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People will see me

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It's hard on a man when work pulls him away from his wife and children

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If I wrote articles for my husband, they would probably read something like this

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Your kids are worth canceling for

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I'm sure the simple life is great, but I prefer chaotic bliss

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My constant complaining has me feeling like a jerk

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I deserve a love like this just as much as the next

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I am me, and I'm perfect...EVEN IF

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It's not just Adele who wants to say hello from the outside

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I want my kids to have easy friends

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Sometimes love looks like dirty clothes and Dixie plates

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People want the real McCoy

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I don't want to ever hear you say you're not made for this

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What if life is about the fire and how you go through it?

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Hey kids, Sometimes I blow it

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I go to the church of understanding

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I've got a mom crush

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So what if there are dirty dishes in the sink and the laundry is overflowing

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You clearly ARE 'Mother of the Year' caliber

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Hip Hip Hooray for Halloween!

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To the men giving their wives and marriages all that they've got, just know that it's not enough

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Yes, you ARE pushing your child

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Stop thinking that "the extra" will make you happy because it won't

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Your journey is sacred to you

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Somewhere in the world, a mother parents differently than you

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I wear maternity pants, and I cannot lie. (And oh yeah, I'm not expecting)

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When it comes to my family, I'm "all in"

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Stay and slay in your lane (OR DON'T)

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You'll screw up, and then you'll keep screwing up, and not for lack of trying

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At 30+ years of age, I don't see the need in deceiving anyone

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If I were a husband, I'd get it right

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You woke up this morning, but are you awake?

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Dear Kids, I love you more than social media. Love, Mom

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Everything is better with you

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Damn. Motherhood is hard.

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Dear Daughter: I don't want to steal your freedom

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You're the one that needs to "quiet down," Mama.

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Your kids don't think Mommy is broken because...NEWS FLASH...YOU'RE NOT!

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Marriage is a dance -- one that you and I are still learning how to do

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Being the mom means someone is always mad at you

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Are we missing a crucial piece of the puzzle in teaching our kids about human interaction?

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A mom WORKS. END. OF. STORY.

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It's supposed to be this hard, and it's supposed to be this good

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I wish good dogs never got tired and old

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Mama, if you don't slow down, you will crash

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This is one mess that I'm not going to clean up

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None of us are killin' it, while all of us are killin' it & cheers to that

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Meet Jake, my new life coach

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The real beauty of motherhood lies in the details.

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Who you want to be is not someone who bullies herself in the mirror

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Welcome to your marriage. I hope you enjoy self-growth.

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I needed a pep talk. So, I asked for one.

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Your wife is fairly certain that you can find better

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Children are brave, and I pray to God they stay that way

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In a world where you can raise your kids to be anything, raise 'em to be savage

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10 unhealthy mom habits we are all guilty of

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I pray that I have never made another woman feel "less than"

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My ticker pines for you

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I can imagine what a different life would be like, but I don't want to

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Everyone talks about "the whispers," but no one talks about the screams

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Hold on to the young girl you used to be

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I want to be that friend, but friendship requires work

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Motherhood. It's my drug.

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When your wife doesn't feel sexy

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Some days we are more like strangers

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I may hate cooking, but I love the people for whom I cook

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We're kids, and our hearts beat loud

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Every impressive mom I know is hungry and working her arse off

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When a grandparent watches their grandchild, it's not babysitting

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You can't raise a child to be a "good" adult if you force them to adult in their childhood

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Her one deficit is believing that she isn't enough

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Hey Friend, I'm coming over

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No matter how much time goes by, I'll always remember us young.

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They say angels exist, but only in heaven. They're wrong.

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Dear Teachers: I promise not to "tag out" this school year

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I 'me' well, and maybe that's enough

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Most days as a mom, I'm a little bit like a walking accident

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"We are no longer accepting complaints at this location."

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If you bully my child, you are making a big mistake

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Friends don't grab and hurt each other

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In this house, we do Lunchables

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Ladies, we've got to do our thang from right where we're at

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'Tis the season of becoming

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You've got to trust your mama gut

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If I told you I had the key to happiness, would you believe me?

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That wife of yours, she's a keeper

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"I love you SO much, but will you please fudgin' close your eyes!?"

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How to feel full of life and not over it

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It's me, Mama, who needs to "make better choices"

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Ain't nothing easy about being the middle child.

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Sometimes it's good to lose your ever-loving mind in front of your children

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The truth is that I'm jealous of my husband

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From the outside looking in, everything looks perfect

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Thank you, Mom for helping with the little things

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Thanks for listening

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I could hold you for a million years, so why am I wasting days doing anything but?

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I scream, you scream, we all scream and then we say 'sorry'

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Blame it on my mama heart

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Your wife may need a little space. Here's why...

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If I could change one thing about my husband, it would be how often he puts himself first.

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It's a high price you must pay to love and be loved well

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There may have been tears today, but, truth be told, there are most days.

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I know a young child who swallowed his words

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Kids are undirected, authentic trailers of their parents

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Go ahead, Mama...Raise them boys

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I took off my wedding ring 2 weeks ago

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Motherhood is learning how to ride feeling-packed waves

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That milk you got makes me (so thirsty) by Baby-Drinks-A-Lot

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Mom got in a fight this morning

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Here's the thing about feeling not worthy -- its a fallacy

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Listen up Girls: Care more about how your heart presents itself than your appearance.

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Daddy was explaining to me what it means to be beautiful, and you were his example.

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I may carry the ‘mental load,’ but my husband carries me

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A poem about mothers

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Mamas: It's okay to blink

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It's the way you take care of your mama, even when you think you're not.

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Proud to be an AmeriCAN

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You may never be THAT girl and that's totally fine

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'Love Letters' are still a thing. Here's mine...

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There's this rumor going around about you

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The day I almost set the house on fire

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Hating to see 'hate' is still hate

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Here's what I see when I look at my face without makeup

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Ladies, Welcome to the Dreaded 'Man Cold' Season

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Holy Tower of Laundry, I will not let you win

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Moms, you're hotter now than ever before

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"You're too young to get married," they said.

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CONFESSION: I haven't been to church in a while

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Ladies, here are ten things you should stop caring about ASAP

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How to raise a child

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On the days when you break even

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My baby is having her first sleepover and here's why I'm not freaking out

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Grow Damn It!

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More kids equal more love, and more love equals more life.

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So what if your child doesn't complete their summer reading log?

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I saw many a 'mom bod' on vacation and here's what they all have in common...

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I may have lost my father, but I'll never be without him

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Men: Do you notice your wife?

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Mama says that changing a human can change the world (and you)

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I'm winning at life.

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These 10 UNHEALTHY mom habits DON'T need to be a regular part of your day

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You might not always know what you are doing, but at least you are doing something

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8 years of mama mistakes, yet you still choose me

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Own your existence

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I'm going to believe, and heck, even MANIFEST, that you're not judging me

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"Don't give up on me today."

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For the mom who feels "stuck," and can't find her "chill"

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Mama said there would be days like these

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Relaxing looks pretty non-relaxing when you are a parent

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If I were a child, just for a day

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When you are a teacher, summer "break" is typically anything but

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Be a better grandchild

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Suck it up, Buttercup 'cause you are a gorgeous MOFO

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I am my child's greatest weapon

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What makes a good morning?

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Girl, You Stanky

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Screw diamonds. A Daddy is a girl's best friend.

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Your mama likes a lot of things, but she loves you more

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After 13 years together, I'm ready to apologize (well, sorta)

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Her view from the trenches was anything but beautiful

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Self-work is the hardest work of motherhood

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Even "the best mommy in the world" has a breaking point

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Summer fun isn't rocket science

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Live in a way that keeps YOUR heart beating

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Your kids make those lousy weeks not just bearable, but worth every gosh darn unpleasant second.

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Parents make mistakes too

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When my child has a boundary line and your child crosses it

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She’s always stopping me before the gate

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Dear Fitness Coach: I love you

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If people had hearts like dogs, we would be better humans

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Falling asleep on the couch before 10 pm is a sign of intelligence.

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A message from the anxious: Be careful how you approach us stress-buckets

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If your child has found their passion & they want to spend most of their (and your) time doing it, let them & don't complain

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I wish someone told me to always be proud of myself -- no matter what.

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Nobody puts baby in a basket

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Moms are making a lot of noise lately and I love it.

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It's an honor to raise a boy

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The voice I heard on the day I became a mom

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To the teen on the heels of a stupid decision

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My daughter is already everything I've wanted to be my whole life

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My family of five is the reason you hate going to restaurants

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Today I'll shower you with compliments and tomorrow we can go back to complaining about one another

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Today my husband cleaned my closet

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If it seems that millennials are oversharing, you're not wrong -- we are, and we don't plan on stopping.

0

For the women that stand behind us, so that we can stand behind our children.

1

Dear Husband: Do you miss her?

0

Love is whatever you think is best

0

Let's talk about "proper" education for our children

0

"Sometimes it's only madness that makes us what we are." - Batman

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We see you, working dads

0

Everyone laughs in the same language

0

Good Morning, you amazing human

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We MUST be intentional about the example we are setting for our children

0

Siblings be like...

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To all "Mommy Blogger" haters, here's something you should know...

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Today is not a test. This life is not a test.

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I don't want to be the mom with an easily heated, overactive temper, but I am.

0

I would have given anything for one second of silence

0

Dear Son: Kindergarten is about to rock your world (& mine)

1

Living my life by the 'one-a-day' rule

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Humor is necessary, love looks good on anyone and always look for dolphins: Life lessons at thirty-three

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I wish I could load a dishwasher properly, but I can’t.

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Kids are a lot more enjoyable when you "season" them well.

0

Mom Confession: I was kind of a jerk today

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Dear Wife: You're not always a treat.

0

3-Year-Old who doesn't want to go to bed makes the sweetest remark to her mother.

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It takes a great man to raise an even better one.

0

Someone spiked the mom Kool-Aid, and now we all believe we are bad a**es.

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NO CHILD should EVER be touched with the intent to harm.

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MEN: Your relationship with your wife is about so much more than just you and her

0

Just as much as a father needs to dine with, talk to, and listen to his daughter, so does her mother.

0

Girl, Get your hair done!

0

My conversation with God: "You're a trainwreck on a track to nowhere."

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"Mommy won't sit down." A seven-year-old's comment lead to her mother's snarky response (and a lesson).

1

Motherhood makes you strong AF no matter your size

0

Dear Magic Wand: Do the laundry, clean the dishes and make me hot and rich (pretty please?)

5

Here's what a 'bestie' in your 30's looks like

0

I watched 'A Star is Born' and my internal Lady Gaga was just birthed

0

If your wife falls asleep on the couch...

0

The death grip we have on our children may very well be the death of their autonomy.

0

What a 23-minute treadmill run taught me about motherhood.

1

I stopped reading fiction books because they are a waste of time.

0

MEN are the real victims of mom brain.

0

Want To Get Lucky With Your Wife Tonight? Do These 10 Little Things

0

You can't hide, mama & hear me when I say, you don't want to.

0

To the men who lament what parenting has done to your wife and marriage: Get Over Yourself

0

Tell your kids what you love about them and make them tell you back.

0

Mom writes and nails parody dubbed "Lost Mom" without missing a beat.

0

A mama's love for TARGET is something she can't fake.

0

This is what learning to read looks like.

0

There's something about you, third child -- it's a kind of magic.

6

I'm the 'snack mom' that put chocolate in your kid's post-game treat bag

0

Breaking News: Mom of three has root canal and life doesn't stop

0

Hey Parent Shamers -- Could you be any quicker on the draw?

31

You say 'Dance Mom' like it's a bad thing

0

For the mommas who rarely (or don't) make it to church

1

Is motherhood making you FAT?

0

If you need me in the next hour, I'll be on the couch -- guilt-free.

2

I wait in the preschool parking lot instead of running in to get my kids (and I'm not apologizing for it)

0

We're two ungrateful strangers living like roommates in our untidy, cluttered & kick-packed home

1

Dear Daughter: These days you seek appearance perfection, but you shouldn't

0

Move over Marie Kondo. This is sparking joy with 'Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe.'

0

Who do you think you are challenging me to do better?

0

Sometimes I wish away our snuggles and I am ashamed

1

At 32-years-old, this an apology letter to my parents

0

Once upon a time there lived a woman in search of her fairytale

0

If I were a husband, I would get it right. So, why can't mine?

0

I may be the present one, but it's my husband's presence that's shaping our kids

0

This is me not giving a $%#* about my household duties (for a hot minute).

0

I used to want to be Britney Spears, and now I want to be Mrs. Maisel.

7

'Let Sissy win' may be the worst directive we can give our sons

0

To the man in the library checkout line whom my children and I frustrated

0

We are like water -- vital to this planet and the people roaming it

1

This is for any woman who has been told she is "too much."

1

Your story matters just as much as mine. So, tell it.

0

Is motherhood a contradiction or am I?

0

One mom averages 7 hours 20 minutes of screen time per day & IT'S GROSS

0

I want you to deliver more than just that baby.

1

For The Moms Who Shower At Night

21

To the little girl with the smart mouth

0

Let's live and breath our children in a way that doesn't paralyze or suffocate ourselves.

0

When you are D.O.N.E. & you become undone.

1

'I'm so in love with you' and other affirmations we should tell ourselves

1

This holiday season I am grateful for my local Publix and here's why...

1

10 Things My Husband Hates About Me

0

This is motherhood and marriage in increments of 19.

0

This is FIVE.

0

Battle of the Passions: When you enjoy your work and your kids equally

0

Hey there, Mama. Why the heavy heart?

0

'Tis the Season for Half-A**ing

0

Discouragement is for the birds, so let it fly the #$%* away.

0

When the Christmas season hits you out of nowhere.

0

When the Christmas season hits you out of nowhere.

44

We are forgetting about our boys and that's not OK

0

Middle child breaks wrist for extra attention and cuddles from Mom.

0

Hey, You. You need to read this.

0

When 'Dreaming Big' is the norm, you must DREAM BIGGER.

0

After 10+ years of marriage, here's what I have learned...

0

"See ya at the party!" What a Bomb-A** Life Motto!

0

Boy meets girl. Life gets hard. So, what happens next?

0

Motherhood. Contradicting Yourself & Confusing Those You Love

0

Is that your child or a wild animal?

0

I'm leakin', you're wet, But we keep goin' like a turbo 'Vette

0

This is a prayer request.

0

Mommy nailed Christmas.

0

If I were a husband, I would get it right. So, why can't mine?

0

I want every mom reading this to MESS UP.

0

Are you living life in the fast lane? Well, STOP!

1

To the parent with your phone in your face,

0

'Sometimes I get mad.' Confessions of a 2-Year-Old

0

Never Miss a Monday

17

My daughter is my best friend, and I'm not ashamed to admit it

0

I'm not fake, I'm just dying for adult conversation.

0

Nailing Motherhood (and Marriage)

0

For the mamas that feel UNSEEN: I see you.

0

If you tell your wife she's wrong, she's going to lose her SHIITAKE.

0

To the Lady at Pei-Wei with Seven Kids

0

'You're too young to get married,' they said to me.

0

Are you embarrassed by the size of your family?

0

My kid's tantrums are MY fault.

0

What if your best moment ever is RIGHT NOW?

0

What's your parenting endgame?

0

The Grinch that Stole Mommy's Joy

0

Are you smarter than a 1st-grader?

0

All I see are the ways in which I must come off as a contradiction to you

0

There's this woman I know and I want to tell you about her...

0

I'm Not Doing Marriage Right

0

Gosh darn it, Husband -- JUST LISTEN!

0

Husband saves wife who is drowning in new motherhood.

0

It is NOT your child's birthday, so STOP BUYING YOUR KIDS TOYS!

0

To the 20-Something-Year-Old That I Judged

0

Excuse me while I set your child straight!

0

Finger Correcting and Shoes in the Mouth: This is My Motherhood

0

Finger Corrections and Shoes in the Mouth: This is My Motherhood

0

Finger Corrections and Shoes in the Mouth - This is Motherhood

0

This One Is For The Mamas Who Can Hang

0

THIS is the one NECESSITY every parent needs.

0

Mommy Blogger Claps Back at Criticism of Her Circa 2006 Pencil-Thin Eyebrows

0

To the woman at Starbucks who just threatened to spank her kid...

0

Here are 10 SHIITAKES You Shouldn't Give in 2019

0

Not all moms are broken, angry, exhausted, and depleted.

0

I want you to be uncomfortable.

0

Have you seen my energy? I can't find it.

0

I may carry the 'mental load,' but my husband carries me.

19

I want to leave my husband, but it’s not what you’re thinking

0

When all the world is your judge, please remember this...

0

I'm sorry, but you will not be sitting next to my daughter tonight

0

I’M GLAD YOU KNOW HOW TO SAY ‘NO,’ BUT COULD YOU PLEASE STOP YELLING IT AT ME?

0

Assumptions People Make About Me, The Quiet Girl, That Aren’t True At All

15

The truth is out: Moms aren't really that tired

0

To the Mom with Witchy Resting Face

0

Who is Mr. Frank?

0

What do you see in this picture?

0

Your Son Needs You, Not 'Perfect Patty'

0

Here's to ALL Moms.

0

Anxiety is a beast, but then again, SO ARE YOU.

0

Anxiety is a beast, but then again, SO ARE YOU

2

Anxiety Can Be a Beast, But Then Again, So Can You

0

HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE (PARENT EDITION)

11

To the stranger who shook her head at me and my kids

0

When Your Friends Don't Like Your Kids

0

THIS IS WHY I WANT MY CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE HEARTBREAK

1

It's Kind of Impressive That My Husband and I Don't NEED Each Other

0

I want you to fake it.

0

Real moms bleed for their kids

0

Why You Must Love Your Wife as You Want Your Daughter to Be Loved

0

'Deal with it' and other life lessons from a Wall Street Trader

0

Go Naked and Lead with Vulnerability

0

There are both risks and benefits to parenting with sarcasm.

0

My child, I hope you always have that look in your eyes.

7

'I know you see me': A reminder that we are more than the snippets people see of us

0

Mindfulness for this mom? No, thanks.

0

Don't Be Above (Or Below) Requesting "Thanks" for All That You Do

0

Husbands, never doubt your wife's ability to mother

0

When Storms Approach and Break You

0

How Momma Got Her Groove Back

0

I am hotter now, as a mom, than ever before in my life

0

You Were Born To Leave Me

0

I’m a Quiet Feminist (And That’s Allowed)

0

I'm About As Fake As This Flower

0

Counting Giggles and Measuring Smiles

9

I mess up all the time, but at the end of the day, here's what I know about my family

0

Remember When My Flaws Were What You Loved About Me?

0

So God Made TARGET

0

All You've Got to Do Is Make the Call and Show Up

0

Go Ahead and Tell Me Who I Am

21

Ready to have a baby? Please see the following terms and conditions

1

I May Not Like Everything About Facebook, But I am Grateful for This One Thing

0

WARNING: GRUMP APPROACHING

0

ONLY A CHILD CAN SEE MAGIC INSIDE OF HOSPITAL WALLS

0

What If I Told You That The Verbs You Choose to Use Make You Sound Weak?

0

Ain't No Shame in Your Filter Game

0

When Our Children Lock Us Out

0

I Get the Worst of You

0

What Makes Moms So Darn Hot

0

So God Made You (and You and You)

0

Two-Year-Old Avows That She Is Important and It's the Sweetest Thing

0

Hey Kid! Where's Your Pants?

0

How to Keep a Husband for At Least TEN Years

0

There Once Was a Girl

0

TODAY, MY CHILDREN AND I WROTE A STORY

0

THIS IS MY AMERICA

1

Let's Have a Conversation

0

UBAZON: If UBER and AMAZON Had a Baby

0

The Way We Met: Sharing Your Love Story With Your Kids

0

How Learning to Recycle Changed My Outlook on Marriage

0

There is Something You Can Do About All of These School Shootings

0

If You Can Put up With a Man, You Can Raise a Baby

0

A LETTER TO MY CHILD’S TEACHER AS A NEW SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHES

0

Every Person Has a Why (This is Mine)

0

If You've Never Rapped About Target, Are You Really Even a Mom???

0

How to Get Lucky With Your Wife in TEN Easy Steps

0

To My Child on the Heels of Your Bad Decision

0

I ADMITTED I HAVE NOISY KIDS AND OUT CAME THOSE PERFECT PEOPLE WITH THEIR PITCHFORKS

0

F-ing Persist: How's That for a Life Motto

18

When you're feeling crapped out, some perspective is the best medicine

0

The Top Ten BEST and WORST Things About Having Children

1

All About My Class (All About That Bass REMIX - Teacher Edition)

0

Hey Mama, It's Okay to Blink

0

Oh Darling, Let’s Take an Adventure (& Bring the Kids)

0

Friday Night Mommy -- Well, She Can Be a Real B****

1

I’M JUST A MOM SURROUNDED BY AMATEUR IDIOTS

0

WHAT ONE MOM LEARNED FROM POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGIST, DR. ROBERT ZEITLIN

0

Mom Radar is Real (And It's Freakin' Me the Fudge Out)

0

It's Your Bedtime, Mommy

0

The Kindergarten Bully Who Wasn't

0

I Will Go At Your Pace

0

Humor (Never Leave Home Without It)

0

Dear Young Man Who Wants to Date My Daughter

0

Today's Youth Restores My Faith in Humanity

0

10 Money Mistakes Most Parents Make

0

WHY I’M NOT WAITING TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN (How to Deal with Grief)

0

Expert Parenting Tip (You're Welcome)

0

A Case for Giving Children a Little More Space

0

Quirky - It's Better Than Boring)

0

We Don't Dance in the Dark. Is Our Marriage Doomed?

0

Maybe We Will (Or Maybe We Won't)

2

This Momma Spent a Week in Facebook Jail and Here's What She Learned

0

To The Man Who Judged The Inside Of My Messy Van

0

Are You Lofty Goals Actually Holding You Back

0

I Am A Lost Mom in Motherland (Lost Boy Parody)

0

I Laughed, She Cried, and We Both Learned a Lesson

0

The Importance Of Letting Your Child Develop Interests Organically

0

What's with Moms and Our Explanations, Guilt and Apologies

1

An Apology to My Husband

17

Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli

0

Not Your Momma's Nursery Rhymes

2

Stop Telling Moms They Are Brave

0

I Call Bull on Your Shiitake

0

To My Husband: You Didn't Ask for This Life

0

What Does Real Love Look Like?

0

An Honest (Only Slightly Judgmental) Open Letter to Heidi Montag

0

MAKING THE RIGHT SCHOOL CHOICE FOR YOUR CHILD: TEN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

0

The Kindergarten Teacher Every Child Should Have

0

Back to School Blues: Minimizing Your Child's Anxiety

0

I'm Done Comparing Myself to My Husband

0

Let's Get Drunk on Each Other

0

I’ve Got My Eyes On You (While You’ve Got Your Eyes On Me)

0

Do Moms Make Horrible First Impressions?

0

A JUDGMENTAL DRIVE-BY: ONE JUDGY MOM’S CONFESSION

0

FLYING THE HELICOPTER WHILE OTHERS “FREE-RANGE” PARENT

0

STOP TREATING YOUR MARRIAGE LIKE A LA-Z-BOY RECLINER

0

Raise Your Son to Give Her Flowers

6

Dear kids: I give into the beauty of our imperfections and surrender to you

0

How to Be the President

0

Mommy the Rapper Presents: Trippin' Thru TARGET

1

The Walking Dad: Attack of the Rhinovirus

0

What To Do When You No Longer Know Your Spouse

0

Keeping Score in Your Marriage

0

10 Unhealthy Mom Habits We Are All Guilty Of

0

MAKING THE RIGHT SCHOOL CHOICE FOR YOUR CHILD: TEN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

0

HILARIOUS WAYS TO TELL YOUR CHILD “NO!” (AND HOW TO RESPOND WHEN THEY TELL YOU “NO!”)

0

Bye Bye Bump: The Decision to Have No More Children

5

If I wasn't a mother, just for a day

1

Not Your Mama's Neighborhood Stroll

0

The Secret to Getting Kids Dressed and Out the Door in 10 Minutes or Less

0

You Know You're a Mom If...

0

What TEN Years of Love Sounds Like

0

An Honest Take on the Mindfulness Fad

0

To The Man Who Told Me I Never Should’ve Had Kids

0

10 Things I Hate About My Husband -- Happy 10-Year Anniversary, Baby!

25

Love hard, drive slow, take chances: Lessons from 32 years well lived

0

MY HUSBAND GOT HIT BY A CAR WHILE RUNNING & HERE IS WHAT WE LEARNED

0

What Parenting Three Children Looks Like

0

It's Hard to Be the One Who is Always Needed, But It's Beautiful Too

0

Raising Wonderkids

0

Mamas: You Need To Date Your Daughters

33

I'll never apologize for my noisy kids, and parents, you shouldn't either

1

What You Don't See When You Look at Mommy

0

Is Your Child Your Parent Scorecard?

18

This right here is why motherhood is exhausting

8

Today I took a picture of myself in a bikini

0

The Other Day I Made a Lot of Parenting Mistakes

12

Where Has the Love Gone?

0

DEAR MOMS: PLEASE RAISE YOUR CHILD TO BE NICE AND I WILL DO THE SAME

0

Where the Fudge is My Phone and Why I Am I Yelling At You?

3

WHY PARENTS MUST HAVE MORE INTENTIONAL CONVERSATIONS WITH THEIR CHILDREN

1

TO THE MOM WHO PUT HER BABY ON THE FLOOR AT THE AIRPORT

0

What the Heck is 'Lizard Brain' and Does YOURS Affect How you PARENT?

0

WHAT DID YOU DO YESTERDAY? FINDING BALANCE THROUGH INTROSPECTION

0

Dear Little Girl with the 'Smart Mouth'

0

Dear Teacher

0

Why You Should Never Feel Slighted By a Kiss on the Cheek

0

Can't Mindfulness Wait Until My Kids Are Older?

1

How Can You Strike Balance with Your Spouse

1

Stop Crying and Visit the Life Buffet

0

The Voice I Heard The Day My First-Born Arrived

0

You Are Already Everything I Have Wanted To Be My Whole Life

0

10 UNHEALTHY Mom Habits We Must STOP Now

0

Who Am I? Someone with Forehead Wrinkles

0

Who Am I? Someone Who Peed on the Floor (As an Adult)

0

Who Am I? Not the Keeper of the Fish (Apparently)

0

Maybe I'm Not Always Happy (& Maybe That's Okay)

0

My Husband Got Hit By a Car While Running & Here is What We Learned

0

That Time I Peed on the Floor...

0

How Long Since Your Last Buzz, Mom?

2

Explaining Homelessness to Our Children: A Real-Life Guide

0

Little Boys Cause Forehead Wrinkles

0

What Did You Do Yesterday? Finding Balance Through Introspection

0

I Got Into Law School, So That Means I'm Smart

0

Little Boys Cause Forehead Wrinkles

0

The Nine-Year Itch

0

Mommy the Rapper Presents: When Mom's Got a Cold

0

STOP TREATING YOUR MARRIAGE LIKE A LA-Z-BOY RECLINER

0

If I Were A Husband (A Wife's Honest Revelation on Marriage)

0

Your Village Sees You

0

Stop Making New Year's Resolutions

2

Drop the Bra and Eat the Cake

2

Today's The Day: Life Lessons From a Wall Street Trader

2

How To Raise A Dad

2

HILARIOUS WAYS TO TELL YOUR CHILD “NO!” (AND HOW TO RESPOND WHEN THEY TELL YOU “NO!”)