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23 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Mama Self

Posted on May 10, 2017 by thewritertracy

Me holding my first child when she was a week old, 1994 I’ve been a mother for 23 years. That means in the last 23 years I’ve changed hundreds of diapers, picked up thousands of toys, held puking children and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Think about it, Just Jump

Posted on October 5, 2016 by thewritertracy

A year ago this week my husband and I were in Maui, taking a private tour on the road to Hana. If you’re not familiar, the road to Hana is a miles long stretch of highway along the east coast … Continue reading →

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21 Things Learned in 21 Years of Motherhood

Posted on January 27, 2015 by thewritertracy

photo courtesy of: http://blog.debutantemedia.com/social-media-safety-tips-for-parents/ 22 years ago, the doctor looked me in the eye and said, “Are we happy about this?” I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks, “Oh yes!” I answered, “It’s just a lot to take … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Remember When Facing a Challenge

Posted on September 18, 2014 by thewritertracy

  “What if I come in last?”  It was a valid question. I needed to answer carefully. “Well,” I began, “what if you don’t?” I could see the shift in her eyes, the change her in stance, as she considered … Continue reading →

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