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  • Every Night

    Jennifer Savage November 8, 2020 essays

    By Jennifer Savage. We had gone from a place of deep trust just minutes before with my fingers in her hair, listening to her tell me about her day to me on my knees detailing all the ways I take care her while she shivered and cried, wrapped in a towel, in front of me.

    sleep, frustration, patience, bedtime, savagemama, daughter, sleep apnea, motherhood, parenting

    Reunion

    Jennifer Savage October 27, 2020 essays

    By Jennifer Savage. Sometimes you have to go to where you came from to know where you are going. And recently I hopped a plane at the absolute last minute to do just that.

    reunion, identity, motherhood, parenting, friendship, high school, savagemama, mamalode, travel, daughters

    The Undergraduate

    Jennifer Savage October 4, 2020 essays

    By Jennifer Savage. I watched Lucille struggle this week with being left out. The girl/girl business starts early, friends. I stepped in and held her as she cried. A little while later she got stung by a bee and started howling. Four other children came over to check on her and give her a hug.

    undergraduates, college, students, motherhood, kindness, inclusion, parenting, school

    Happy Camper

    Jennifer Savage September 26, 2020 essays

    My children attend a lovely school which requires that we attend camp each fall. While intellectually I see the point of such an experience, as one mother so eloquently put …

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    anxiety, family camp, summer, school, camping, teachers, experience, adventure, motherhood, parenting

    Collecting

    Jennifer Savage September 14, 2020 essays

    Despite a small kitchen, Savagemama feels like she hasn't given up anything.

    hoarding, collecting, canning, peaches, kitchen, space, motherhood, parenting

    Laundry

    Jennifer Savage September 1, 2020 Working Parent

    Without a washer/dryer in their apartment, Savagemama discovers a drop-off laundry service. 

    laundry, dryer, washer, folding, clothes, savagemama, motherhood, chores, parenting

    Small and Simple

    Jennifer Savage August 19, 2020 essays

    Savagemama describes what it's like living as a family of four in 282 square feet.

    space, family, organization, living arrangements, 282, savagemama, motherhood, parenting

    One Drop Off

    Jennifer Savage August 8, 2020 Elementary School

    Savagemama celebrates the first day of school because both of her kids are now in the same school.

    school, elementary, drop off, schedule, parenting, commute, motherhood, savagemama

    The Last Time

    Jennifer Savage December 9, 2019 essays

    Savagemama plans on heading back to South Carolina to celebrate her 20-year high school reunion. And hopedully she will arrive having just recovered from another case of the last times.

    time, motherhood, real, parenting, life, family, identity, letting go

    Cleaning Out

    Jennifer Savage November 25, 2019 essays

    Savagemama feels lighter after cleaning out and getting rid of junk before a big move.

    savagemama, mamalode, parenting, packing, moving, sentimental
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