June 19, 2020
by Maralee
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I’m a good mom. I don’t yell. I’m structured and the queen of routine. I enforce nap times and bedtimes. I make sure grapes are cut in half for little ones and meals always contain vegetables. I make chore charts. … Continue reading
June 17, 2020
by Maralee
Comments Off on My Kids Don’t Need Two of Me (radio interview about dads)
This was a fun conversation to have with Stan (who is coincidentally, one of my dad’s best friends). Dads aren’t perfect. They don’t need to be. I think it takes time for us to make peace with that reality both … Continue reading
February 27, 2020
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Time to Shatter the Functional to Make way for the Beautiful
We walked through the door because it was called “The Shard Shop” and that’s just a name that calls out to you. Our friend uses the word “shard” to describe the shattering of your heart that happens when something is … Continue reading
October 15, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Lies My Miscarriage Told Me
Miscarriages are cruel. They steal your hopes and dash your dreams. They silence you with shame and regret. They make you feel unworthy of the gift of motherhood that comes so freely to others. They make you second-guess every decision … Continue reading
July 23, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on 5 Ways Lists about Marriage are Ruining Your Marriage
I love a good list. I love how they distill information into quick, bite-sized pieces I can easily digest. But I’ve found that I don’t love lists about marriage. Such a complex topic can rarely be handled well in a … Continue reading
July 19, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Hey Bride and Groom: Invite Some Kids
My family attended a wedding this last weekend and it was all kinds of fun. As we were leaving one of my kids said, “When do we get to do that again? To go to a party with all our … Continue reading
April 5, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Love Letter to My Husband From My Sickbed
Moms aren’t supposed to be sick. And yet, here I am. A fever, a cold, a stomach bug, a migraine, for whatever reason I can’t be the mom I feel like I’m supposed to be today. And so you step … Continue reading
February 26, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Regrieving- When the Beauty Reminds You of the Pain
Grief is a funny thing. Sometimes it’s always with you. Sometimes you get a break. And sometimes after you think you’ve fully grieved and moved past a particular hurt, it all comes rushing back. I thought the griefs of my … Continue reading
February 14, 2018
by Maralee
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I don’t know why you feel like your relationship is tough this Valentine’s Day. I don’t know if this is just a really hard season you need to push through to get to wonderful, connected intimacy on the other side … Continue reading
March 16, 2013
by Maralee
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So I wrote a post recently about how Saturdays kind of stink when you’re a mom. Part of that post included how my husband isn’t exactly helpful on Saturdays the way I would like him to be. It was surprising … Continue reading