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Opinion and Oppression

Posted on November 10, 2016 by mama one to three

Our home is like many American homes; it may be like most American homes, as Hillary Clinton won the popular vote. This morning we were sad and confused. My husband reminded me, in the midst of my hopelessness and anger, to … Continue reading →

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Just Calm Down. Sometimes Don’t.

Posted on November 8, 2016 by mama one to three

My husband made the mistake of telling me to calm down last week. After an hour of my asking the girls to help clean up, the younger one was lying on her back on the floor, and the older one … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Story, Told by Daughters

Posted on December 12, 2014 by mama one to three

My girls, who are five and seven, found two little books in a bookcase that I was to fill out at some point. The books are similar, each is called A Mother’s Story, and they are meant to be keepsake … Continue reading →

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A Special Kind of Attention

Posted on January 30, 2014 by mama one to three

Early one recent winter morning, my four-year-old son came barreling into my bedroom. It was still dark outside, and the heat in our apartment was cranking up; the pipes in the bathroom banged on and on. “Mommy, would you build … Continue reading →

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Robins

Posted on September 9, 2013 by mama one to three

It is the eve of first grade. We are sitting in the hallway, on the runner; you are in pajamas, just bathed. We are discussing war. Because you have asked. You ask about shooting and cannons. The fort we visited … Continue reading →

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