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Category: Health & Body

The Cruelest Month–In Which I Vent While Awaiting May’s Flowers

Posted on April 20, 2016April 20, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, [First and foremost, dear daughter, don’t even read this letter, okay? Your mother just had to–or just… Read more The Cruelest Month–In Which I Vent While Awaiting May’s Flowers

Bucket List in a Jar–In Which There Are Letters Within Letters

Posted on March 19, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, A Matroyoshka doll, also known as a Russian nesting doll, is actually a series of wooden figures,… Read more Bucket List in a Jar–In Which There Are Letters Within Letters

Owl Always Be Tired–In Which We Talk Regression

Posted on March 10, 2016March 10, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, You were born in the year of the Owl. When I was pregnant with you, your dad… Read more Owl Always Be Tired–In Which We Talk Regression

Anticip…–In Which Your Mother Goes Back to the Doctor #StellarStoryChallenge

Posted on March 3, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, There are few things in this world that rattle me more than going to the doctor. I’ve… Read more Anticip…–In Which Your Mother Goes Back to the Doctor #StellarStoryChallenge

Coffee & Change–In Which We Rewind Yesterday

Posted on February 28, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, I often wish my life were a story written in a book. When I was having trouble comprehending… Read more Coffee & Change–In Which We Rewind Yesterday

Zika, Microcephaly, Autism & Ableism–In Which I Address My Fears

Posted on February 16, 2016October 14, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, Because you were born at 36 weeks, and you are now nine months, you’ve spent as much… Read more Zika, Microcephaly, Autism & Ableism–In Which I Address My Fears

The Bucket List (in a Jar)–In Which It’s Time to Treat Yo’ Self

Posted on February 13, 2016February 13, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, So as it turns out, it’s impossible for me to master the virtue of “Order” when you’re… Read more The Bucket List (in a Jar)–In Which It’s Time to Treat Yo’ Self

Fragile Pajamas–In Which A Cold Front Comes Through

Posted on February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, Our third ever Mommy-Daughter PJ Day is brought to you by the quality of “fragility.” All day,… Read more Fragile Pajamas–In Which A Cold Front Comes Through

(Not) Smelling the Roses–In Which I’m Better for Being Sick

Posted on February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, If we were wise, when we were healthy, we would visit the shrine of the Common Cold,… Read more (Not) Smelling the Roses–In Which I’m Better for Being Sick

The Bucket List (in a Jar)–In Which We Feed the Hungry, Part Two

Posted on February 6, 2016February 6, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, Today, as part of our Family Bucket List, we went grocery shopping for a food bank instead… Read more The Bucket List (in a Jar)–In Which We Feed the Hungry, Part Two

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