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Taking Care
I’ve never been known for being careful. When I brush August’s hair, I go for quick and efficient, the same as when I brush my own. I have a tough scalp. I brush my teeth with vigor. I don’t close … Continue reading
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A Very Important Confession
When I began college in, ahem, 1997, overalls were still cool (at least in Abilene, Texas) and I was intrigued by this store in Dallas called “Abercrombie.” Yes, I was a fashion original. So, when my college friends (also freshmen) … Continue reading
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Today is the Day
There was a moment around 14 months ago, as I was flying alone with my almost 2 year old (something I have done many times), when he miraculously began to play by himself! He took his little Yo Gabba Gabba … Continue reading
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Hello, Emotional Micha!
Oh, friends. Let’s be honest here: Filling our last week in SF with final events + Watching my son say goodbye to his teachers and friends + Trying to pack our stuff + Planning two parties on Friday + My … Continue reading
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Why there is not a new post today:
Because my husband has been in Austin for three days and he just got home 20 minutes ago. (Its 10:19 pm, fyi.) Because my kid informed me and my friends tonight at dinner that he has a girlfriend. And her … Continue reading
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Mama admits she’s kind of a crazy person.
We all have our crazy-makers. Mine is email, and phone calls, and thank you notes—basically any communication that I’m expected to follow through on. Sometimes I do alright with those things. I make lists. I set goals: Return four emails … Continue reading
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How not to raise more than one child at a time…
About ten times a day I remind myself that billions of women throughout the history of childbearing have had more than one child at a time. Most were like my great-grandmother Mama-Mac, raising seven kids at once. On a farm. … Continue reading
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How motherhood has changed me.
Micha, isn’t that what you’re whole blog is about? Okay. That’s fair. Perhaps this post should simply be titled, “How motherhood has changed how I watch movies.” Or, “What’s just not worth it anymore.” Or, “How my husband and I … Continue reading
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Weakness and Acceptance
There’s a point in pregnancy when you suddenly think: “Something’s wrong with me!” Of course, the something wrong is actually the reality that a five pound human has invaded your entire body and you can’t get away from him. He … Continue reading
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