Tag: large family

• The Numbers are Dwindling

  

  Yes, I’m dramatic and yes, I know some moms are thrilled to get to the empty nest. However, I’m not one of them. Believe it or not I think that might be the blessing of a bigger family.   Too Aware of Time You’d think it would be the opposite. You’d think after raising six […]

  Melissa

  September 2, 2021

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• Saying Goodbye to The Tooth Fairy

  

  Charlotte named her most recent loose tooth, Gerald. He took so long to come out, she got a little attached. She brought him to me in a ziplock, as I lay in bed wondering why there was a ziplock hanging over my face. She suggested I just give her the dollar, or better yet a […]

  Melissa

  September 11, 2020

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  childhood memories, children, encouragement, finding joy, grandchildren, growing up, growing up too fast, inspiration, joy, large family, magical, memories, motherhood, parenting, raising children, raising teens, raising tweens, single mom, single mother, single parenting, slow down, thankful, the beauty of motherhood, tooth fairy