A Poem to My Almost One-Year-Old, My Valentine
Roses are red;
Violets are blue;
Almost a year ago,
you made your debut.
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It was over a week
after the date you were due.
Dark lashes, blue eyes,
and skin so brand-new.
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We thought we had prepared,
but alas had...
Without a doubt, my son’s nursery is the most peaceful room in our home, which is a modest two-bedroom apartment. It’s not just where my 18-month-old sleeps, and often my dog, and sometimes even me, but it is also...
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Hurry up and put your shoes on. Hurry up and finish your dinner. Hurry up and get dressed, finish your homework, brush your teeth.
Then the...
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But fear not, weary parents, for we've crafted the ultimate...
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To My beautiful NICU babies,
This isn’t how it was supposed to be. We were supposed to have many more weeks to prepare for your arrival. My hospital bag wasn’t packed, we hadn’t finished the nursery, and I hadn’t yet...
Your Guide To Charleston
Ultimate Guide to Summer Reading Programs Around Charleston
Summertime is upon us! Time to let littles relax and have fun…playing outdoors, staying up late, and reading!
Reading? YES!
We know it can be difficult...
