The Weight of Her

Becky Tountas essays

I feel the weight of her constantly, but especially on these nights, when I am so tired at the end of my long days. Her body is heavy on mine as I sit on the chair. 

Closer

Becky Tountas Toddlers & Pre-School

Even as I celebrate her growing up, I cannot ignore my desire to be near her, to hold onto her, to feel her on my lap.

The Hardest Days

Becky Tountas Stay at Home Parent

This is how it goes most days: my daughter drains every ounce of me with her demands, and then fills me back up with complete joy and bliss.