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A Letter To My Strong-Willed Son
When my son turned four I decided to write him a letter. As I wrote it I realized so many of the hard moments I struggle with have made...
Carrie Usmar
Apr 3, 20181 min read


Cultivating Resilience In My Daughter
Motherhood can be difficult. My daughter has an adventurous spirit and loves to climb. She fell at the playground and couldn't jump like
Carrie Usmar
Jan 23, 20183 min read


Finding Joy in Christmas 2017
But if I focus on all that we didn’t do this year, I am missing what we have done. I am missing those moments of joy that are happening righ
Carrie Usmar
Dec 25, 20173 min read


Gratitude In The Hard Moments
Immediately I told myself NO, I’m not small, I matter. I make a difference, even when I am doing my monotonous tasks, feeding kids and wipin
Carrie Usmar
Dec 17, 20173 min read


To My Third Baby Turning One
There are times I’ve felt ashamed, afraid I am not doing enough. Not caring for you well enough. Afraid I will forget you. And I feel guilty
Carrie Usmar
Dec 8, 20173 min read


To My Five Year Old NOT Going Off To Kindergarten
I love you more than you know. You are my firstborn, my first everything. My first to bring home from the hospital, my first to plan play...
Carrie Usmar
Sep 1, 20173 min read


Beautiful Pictures Never Tell The Full Story
My experience reminded me not to assume anything about a person by looking at their photos. There is always more to their story.
Carrie Usmar
Aug 21, 20174 min read


The One Thing You Think Would Never Happen To You
We had a lot to prepare before hosting a party. My mind kept jumping from one thing to the next, leaving me agitated. I worked so hard...
Carrie Usmar
Jul 10, 20173 min read


Baby Number 3
Most importantly, I love you. More than you will ever comprehend. I love every part of you and I always will. I want to keep you this age bu
Carrie Usmar
Jun 7, 20172 min read
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