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What my 8-year-old taught me about changing a diaper

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:April 5, 2021
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Kennedy. Middle child. Baby number Three. She gets the least amount of attention in the house of seven. She always does what she’s told, typically before anyone has to even make a peep…

I don’t want to be my children’s teacher

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:December 17, 2020
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I love my children - loveeee my children.But I don’t want to be their teacher, I just don’t.I want to cheer them on.I want to help guide them.I want to…

“Sorry, I’m just tapped out”

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:December 15, 2020
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“Sorry, I’m just tapped out.” I said this to one of my kids’ teachers this morning as she requested a private zoom with my child and I. At the same time…

I just wanted to tell you…

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:June 22, 2020
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5 year old daughter to me ... “Mom?” As I’m changing the baby’s diaper. “Yeah, hold on. I’m coming.” “Mom?” “Coming...coming. I’m almost done.” “Mom...” As I’m coming out of…

I’ll take a refill…of gratitude.

Post author:Rachael Kapper
Post published:June 19, 2020
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Today I didn’t have much left to give, to anyone. I was able to go thru the motions of keeping everyone fed, amused enough, bathed and to bed, but it…

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