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Jack,  This is the second October I’ve gotten to spend with you, and it’s crazy how big the difference between the two is: Carrying you versus chasing you, up all night teething versus sleeping through the night (PRAISES), not getting to go to church versus….oh wait, you still won’t go to the nursery.  But both […]

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Letters to Jack: Your Second October.

Jack,  Last night, our air conditioner was broken. This meant a repairman coming in and out, which, for some reason, terrified the crap out of you. Every time the door opened, you burst into tears and ran full-speed into my legs, almost knocking me over. Eventually, I just picked you up and spun you around […]

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I Hope You Always Throw Your Head Back & Laugh || Letters to Jack

My Favorite Things I Discovered in August.

Jack,  Tomorrow you turn one. A whole year. 365 days I have known you. 365 days you have been in my life, changing me for the better, stretching me into a new person. 365 days I have loved you. 365 days I have been a mama.  I had a long, long list of fears before […]

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Letters to Jack: One Year.

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