November 9, 2020
by Maralee
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My daughter has a birthday coming up. As I was shopping for gifts for her, I thought about how stressful her birthday used to be for me. I wanted things to be perfect for her, but I felt like I … Continue reading
June 28, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on I’m not Woman Enough for My Daughter
I signed my daughter up for a felt crafting class offered by our local public school. I was excited for her to do it not only because I know how much she loves that kind of creative crafting, but because … Continue reading
March 15, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on When the Adoption Moment You’ve Been Dreading Actually Happens
The other night my son ran out of my room in tears. He yelled a few things from the hallway, then slammed his bedroom door. I didn’t go after him because I honestly wasn’t sure what to say. I gave … Continue reading
September 22, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on Lowering our Friendspectations
I think it started the moment I read the 547th post about how I could be a good friend to a certain type of person. It just reached critical mass in my brain and I felt overwhelmed. I couldn’t possibly … Continue reading
August 8, 2016
by Maralee
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I had a minor health issue a couple weeks ago. I went to the doctor and explained how these things seem to go from nothing to terrible really quickly for me. The doctor said, “Maybe. Or maybe you just ignore … Continue reading