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Parent Terrors–In Which We All Scream

Posted on April 22, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, The other night, we gave you ice cream for the first time. It was three weeks before… Read more Parent Terrors–In Which We All Scream

Be Our Guest–In Which Whiskey Cat Gets a Job (of Letter-Writing)

Posted on April 21, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, This morning, we hit something with our car as your dad was driving me into work. There… Read more Be Our Guest–In Which Whiskey Cat Gets a Job (of Letter-Writing)

Karma in Pajamas–In Which Life Gets Randomer

Posted on April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, In Eastern religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism, the concept of karma plays a key role. It’s… Read more Karma in Pajamas–In Which Life Gets Randomer

Syncing Instead of Drowning–In Which Your Parents Get Back on Track

Posted on March 25, 2016March 25, 2016 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, The blogger SmirkPretty once made a comment to me which included this quotation from Thich Nhat Hanh:… Read more Syncing Instead of Drowning–In Which Your Parents Get Back on Track

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

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

Dermatophagia–In Which, When You Get Shots, I Get Bitten

Posted on November 19, 2015November 19, 2015 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, Today, you received your six-month shots. Your parents get you those vaccinations because we love you, because… Read more Dermatophagia–In Which, When You Get Shots, I Get Bitten

Tug of War–In Which There are Mommy Wins and Daddy Wins

Posted on November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 by dearlilyjune

Dear Lily June, I needed a Mommy Win this weekend. Part of this stems from being a working mother. Because… Read more Tug of War–In Which There are Mommy Wins and Daddy Wins

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