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Lifestyle Motherhood + Kids Thoughts + Feelings Words

Body Thoughts

The weather has been amazing this week. But, as spring rolls in, so do familiar feelings of inadequacy and self-consciousness. I suddenly realize I forgot…

Lori BlairApril 26, 2019

Family Lifestyle

My Best Girl

I've written countless letters and articles for my children over the years. Each birthday and even times in between. They grow and change so fast ... my heart often gets…

Lori BlairJune 14, 2018

Family Lifestyle Motherhood + Kids

To My Boy, On His 7th Birthday

My sweet boy, I know I say it every year. But, you are growing up. Things are changing for us and in us, and my…

Lori BlairSeptember 7, 2017

Family Lifestyle Motherhood + Kids

To My Girl, On Her 4th Birthday

To my sweetest, A, on her 4th birthday --- Oh, Little Miss, it's been quite a year. 3 was not easy. One day, maybe you'll…

Lori BlairAugust 14, 2017

Family Lifestyle Motherhood + Kids

To My Boy, on His 6th Birthday

To my dear, N -- It's weird for me, even to write it...six. Six. Six seems too big, too grown up, like such a KID.…

Lori BlairSeptember 7, 2016

Faith Family Lifestyle Motherhood + Kids

Praying My Way to Kindergarten

A few days ago, Raleigh Moms Blog posted an article that I wrote about kindergarten and all of my big feelings about that fact that…

Lori BlairMay 13, 2016

Family Homemaking Lifestyle Motherhood + Kids Poetry Words

You Are Enough

My beautiful baby girl took her first two steps this week. Two, tiny, tentative steps. My heart soared with pride! Then, it broke just a…

Lori BlairMay 28, 2014

Children's Stories Family Homemaking Lifestyle Motherhood + Kids Words

Morning Glory

I'm not a morning person. I never have been. Yet, somehow, mornings have managed to creep their way into my heart. Without noticing that it was…

Lori BlairApril 2, 2014

Children's Stories Lifestyle Motherhood + Kids Poetry Words

I Will Always Be Your Home

Some days my heart is so full, the words just pour out. This one is for my little ones so that they may always know…

Lori BlairJanuary 22, 2014