Category: expectations
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True Love
My hubby gets me. On Valentine’s Day, he surprised me with a funny greeting card and a heart-shaped box of miniature Kit Kats. No jewelry. No shopping spree. No flowers. And I loved him for it. Why? Because it was the icing on the cake after countless moments he’s helped my dad up and down…
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Adjusted Expectations
I remember how uncomfortable and downright ornery I’d get at times as a new mother. Despite talking with actual parents of actual babies for guidance before our firstborn arrived, I expected a newborn who would sleep all night (nope, for both our kids). I expected to feel confident as a new mom – you know,…
