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Motherhood

a Giant Wave of Gratitude for my Mother

ByShawni May 14, 2023May 14, 2023

A little over a week ago I was at the grocery store. I was trying to grab some things to make dinner for Max and Abby as they welcomed little Murphy into the story of their lives. And as I went from the produce to the dairy section I was hit, out of the blue, by a giant wave of gratitude for my mother. The mother who taught me to mother.

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how to throw a sentimental “mother’s blessing” baby shower
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how to throw a sentimental “mother’s blessing” baby shower

ByShawni March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Phew! We have had quite a week around here! The kids came home for spring break (and to work from home), so that we could throw Abby and Max a…

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the magic of parental listening
Motherhood | Parenting

the magic of parental listening

ByShawni February 28, 2023September 20, 2024

Let’s talk about the magic of Parental Listening. Because Lucy gave me a really good parenting tip a few weeks ago without even meaning to. What Lucy’s note to Claire…

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how to make the “care” we give our children become part of the fabric of who they will become
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how to make the “care” we give our children become part of the fabric of who they will become

ByShawni February 22, 2023June 10, 2024

A couple weeks ago my friend sent me an article by Courtney Martin called “The art of care mostly disappears(except it is also eternal).“ And as I read it, sitting…

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a great way to bond with your teenage daughter:
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a great way to bond with your teenage daughter:

ByShawni February 17, 2023October 21, 2023

A great way to bond with your teenage daughter: Do service and make friends together! I know this seems simplistic, but there is literal bonding power when we serve together….

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“Peanut” and BBS gene carriers
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“Peanut” and BBS gene carriers

ByShawni January 10, 2023March 8, 2023

Back when I got to announce we have a little “Peanut” on the way, (Max and Abby’s baby we can hardly wait to meet), I promised I’d come back to…

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the gang (was) all here…the “little things” of the gathering
Motherhood | Parenting

the gang (was) all here…the “little things” of the gathering

ByShawni December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

We thought only Grace was going to be able to come home for Thanksgiving. But in the end, EVERYONE was able to make it. Claire because volleyball ended early (and…

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some love for young mamas
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some love for young mamas

ByShawni November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

I wrote this on Instagram but felt like maybe there were young moms here who needed to hear it as well. I’m not sure how many people follow both accounts,…

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the harrowingly beautiful journey of motherhood
Motherhood

the harrowingly beautiful journey of motherhood

ByShawni October 18, 2022May 3, 2025

I had to snap this picture of my sister Charity the other night when we were walking through that fall wonderland up in Utah, twins in tow, her older boys…

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