January 23, 2013
by Tricia
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About this time last year, I was making the preschool rounds. Brochures and open houses and visits and applications and, of course, application fees. Application fees. Anywhere from $25 to $100, forked over for the chance. The chance to get more »
December 12, 2012
by Tricia
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After my daughter was born, I struggled. A lot. There was anxiety and fear. Feelings of being so overwhelmed and incapable. And there was crying. Oh there was so much crying. In her first weeks of life I am certain more »
November 28, 2012
by Tricia
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Historically, Wednesdays are tough days for me when it comes to this home-alone-with-a-newborn thing. Wednesday is not Monday. I spend Sunday afternoon and evening gearing myself up to meet Monday head on. It’s not Tuesday, when I enjoy the pleasant more »
November 7, 2012
by Tricia
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I’ve been watching like a hawk. My eyes peeled for the signs. Weepiness. Crying about small things. That awful feeling of being so overwhelmed. Guilt. Mourning a life that has disappeared. Yes. I know them by heart. I saw them more »
September 12, 2012
by Tricia
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“Mommy! I don’t want you to go!” I turned around as M pulled the car into the driveway. No tears yet but they were coming. Her eyes pleaded and her mouth turned down in a heartbreaking look of distress. She more »
