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    Surrendering my Expectations of Motherhood

    Brianna Randall October 5, 2023 because i said so

    Motherhood means dwelling within these transitions.
     

    motherhood, expectations, surrender, transitions, parenting, baby

    Be Your Own Best Lover

    Lindsey Doe September 21, 2023 because i said so

    Having sex is known to beget wanting sex. 

    sex, lover, love, connection, relationships, parenting, motherhood, sexplanations

    Haiku: Late for School

    Joanna Brichetto September 16, 2023 because i said so

    Past time to leave, Small socks on the floor, rejected

    late, school, attendance, parenting, motherhood, tardy

    I Loved You Enough

    Kimberly Mohammed August 9, 2023 because i said so

    I loved you enough to let you move beyond the label.

    What I’ve Learned About Parenting From Football—Part 2

    Because I Said So August 1, 2023 because i said so

     Know when to punt and know when to go for it.

    football, Superbowl, parenting

    What I’ve Learned About Parenting From Football—Part 1

    Because I Said So July 31, 2023 because i said so

    There are rules, terminology and recommendations for football at every turn. Same rings true for parenting.

    football, parenting, superbowl

    Treasures: 20 Items in My Pocket

    Because I Said So July 17, 2023 because i said so

    1. Shreds of Kleenex 2. Those damn Rainbow Loom bands 3. Boogers 4. Lego heads. Multiple. 5. Chapstick 6. Hairbands 7. To-do lists. On the back of receipts. 8. Cereal 9. …

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    You Kiss Your Mother With That Mouth?

    Peyton Price July 14, 2023 because i said so

    Don’t be embarrassed
    about kissing your parents.

    haiku, motherhood, kissing, embarrased, parenting

    Daddy’s to Daughters

    Alishia Osborn July 13, 2023 because i said so

    One may wonder, how is this going to work?

    fathers, dads, daughters, man, parenting

    An Ode to the ‘Parenthood’—in Words and Tears

    Because I Said So July 8, 2023 because i said so

    Parenthood: You Can Take Your Cameras Now… and Thank You by Sharon Zuckerwar @mommyverbs Over the years, I have wondered if the writers of Parenthood had secret cameras hidden around …

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