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936 Weekends

Posted on March 14, 2019
by Sharon Suchoval

From the moment a baby is born, the countdown begins. You are given the gift of 936 weekends with your child before they turn 18. 936. At first glance, it sounds like a lot. That's almost 1,000 weekends. Multiply it by two and you have…

In Praise of Slowness

Posted on February 5, 2019
by Sharon Suchoval

Here are a few headlines that I read just today: Samsung Galaxy Note9: A Flagship Phone for Busy Millennials 5 Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs Parents Are Too Busy To Potty Train We live in a culture that worships the cult of busy. Somehow, we have…

I Didn’t Know It Was the Last Time

Posted on July 10, 2017
by Sharon Suchoval

As our kids grow up, we often keep notebooks to log their firsts: First Smile First Laugh First time rolling over First tooth First food First word First steps We share the firsts with our family, post them on Facebook and track them in baby…

The Deal All Mothers Make

Posted on May 9, 2017
by Sharon Suchoval

When you become a mother, you agree to a deal. We all do it, because it seems completely reasonable at the time, but like all contracts, the fine print doesn't become clear until years later. It reads something like this: "I accept the gift of this…

I Can See Your Heartbeat

Posted on April 17, 2017
by Sharon Suchoval

When I woke up this morning, you were still sleeping, but your body was very much awake. I looked at your arms stretched out and your little toes twitching. Then my eyes stopped when I saw your heart beating through your pajamas. It shouldn't be…

Why We Have a Sleepover Every Friday Night

Posted on January 29, 2016
by Sharon Suchoval

Around the holidays, people tend to talk about the importance of traditions. Traditions bring families together and create a sense of stability and comfort. But the best traditions are the little ones that we drop into everyday life. In our home, every Friday night is…

The Girl in the Rearview Mirror

Posted on January 9, 2016
by Sharon Suchoval

There's a girl in the rearview mirror. This is her first time in a car. She's sleeping soundly after recovering from her grand entrance into the world. We've just met, but I already love her more than I've ever loved anyone in my life. …

I Was Late To Work Because You’re Beautiful

Posted on October 7, 2015
by Sharon Suchoval

There are many legitimate reasons to be late for work: Traffic Weather The alarm didn't go off Doctor's appointment The car wouldn't start My reason for being late today doesn't appear on this list. I was late because you are beautiful. I woke up with…

The Little Things That Take My Breath Away

Posted on September 1, 2015
by Sharon Suchoval

Once upon a time, there was a man and a woman who dreamt of having a child. There were days when it seemed that it would never happen, but they kept hoping and praying that one day, they would hear cries in the middle of…

Kids Don’t Grow Up Fast – They Just Grow Up

Posted on June 18, 2015
by Sharon Suchoval

Almost every parent has used the phrase "they grow up so fast!" I don't think that's true. You aren't growing up fast. I think you are growing up just right. But here is the sad part: I'll miss the little you. I once knew a…

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