Driving and racing to the next red light so I can read the entire newsletter! Once again, your writing transports me to another time and space. I hear you, what you write so vulnerably about makes sense to me, and I watch you continue to be in service to your family! Having your own separate routine and interests are awe inspiring to watch as you do it all with determination and grace!
Thank you for having me on this issue. The collaboration was so fun for me!
Beautifully written by both you and Donna! I’ve had a similar experience with my girls and it’s so refreshing to read about your experience. For me, it has been so hard to articulate, but you made it effortless! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much, Tricia! I really appreciate your kind words. It means so much to me. I’m so glad you’re here. Sending you and your sweet family a big hug! XO
Such a sweet thing to read! Thank you for sharing. Motherhood is hard sometimes but also very rewarding... I've loved all of it, even through the hardest times. Mine are both grown now and I'm a Mimi of two...
How beautifully written. Thank you for being so vulnerable, as I really resonated with this sentiment. It’s difficult to express and you did such a fantastic job.
Donna’s contribution was so lovely to read. So beautiful to see motherhood from generation to generation. 🥹🥹🥹 thank you so much for this newsletter!!!
Thank you so much for reading along! I’m so glad it resonated. I know you get it. It was such a special season having you in Boston during those early motherhood days. Thank you for being here. It means a lot. XO
I had a similar experience of early motherhood—consumed with it, happily (most of the time!) And then after a year or so I felt stifled, lost, aching for my former self. Daycare and then preschool allowed me the time to rediscover my old self, and meet a new self. I feel like I’m constantly pulled between that autonomous self and my mothering self, and I’m making peace with the fact that one will be tended to more than the other in each season. I remind myself how important it is to me for my kids to see me engaged with my interests, my hobbies, my creativity, my individual joy. I want them to know the soul of me, not just the mothering me. Thank you for these reminders, Amelia 💛
I’m so comforted to hear you had a similar experience. I love the idea of meeting a *new self*. It’s soo true. I also feel how important it is to nurture both parts of ourselves and how healthy it is for our kids to see us experience joy outside of family life. I’m so grateful to have you on this journey with us! XO
I am so proud of you and grateful to be on the life journey with you. You are truly an inspiration 🩷 I am feeling lots of the same sentiments but not quite at the same stage of growth yet. Recently went back to regular yoga classes and that’s been a great starting point for me to just be “Halle” again.
And how can I sign off without a shoutout to the OG! Donna!!! Always love hearing her thoughtful insights. I loved reading the radio story!!
Hals! Your note made my weekend. Thank you! I loved hearing how the essay resonated and that you’re on your own journey to reconnect with “Halle.” It’s such an important process and one I wish I’d embraced sooner.
The radio story is such a good one! I remember that morning soo well! Such a fun, sweet memory. XO
Loved this post, and an even bigger fan of the concept. Teaching and writing are such energizing creative outlets. Contributing writer @donna, that radio station story is amazing.
Amelia I feel so proud of you reading this. Teared up a few times. What growth and change you are reflecting on and what an example to model for your kids! I love that you are showing them the importance of finding balance, taking care of yourself, and pivoting when something isn’t working. ❤️❤️
I’m tearing up reading your note! Thank you so much for your kind words. You’ve been with me through sooo many seasons of life and it means the most to share the depths of motherhood with you in this season. Thank you for being here and reading along. It means the most! XO
So beyond inspired and in awe with this piece dear friend 💙 And major thanks to Donna for her reflection too 🥰
Thank you, lady! Your support means the world to me. I feel so lucky to have you cheering me on! XO
Driving and racing to the next red light so I can read the entire newsletter! Once again, your writing transports me to another time and space. I hear you, what you write so vulnerably about makes sense to me, and I watch you continue to be in service to your family! Having your own separate routine and interests are awe inspiring to watch as you do it all with determination and grace!
Thank you for having me on this issue. The collaboration was so fun for me!
Your contribution was so beautiful to read! & beautifully written!! So so special.
Thank you so much for sharing so openly! It was so great to have you contribute this week. XO
Beautifully written by both you and Donna! I’ve had a similar experience with my girls and it’s so refreshing to read about your experience. For me, it has been so hard to articulate, but you made it effortless! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much, Tricia! I really appreciate your kind words. It means so much to me. I’m so glad you’re here. Sending you and your sweet family a big hug! XO
Same to you!! It is a highlight of my Friday to read this ❤️
I so appreciate it! 🥹
Such a sweet thing to read! Thank you for sharing. Motherhood is hard sometimes but also very rewarding... I've loved all of it, even through the hardest times. Mine are both grown now and I'm a Mimi of two...
Thanks so much for reading along! Congrats on being a Mimi!! That seems like a very exciting season of life! XO
How beautifully written. Thank you for being so vulnerable, as I really resonated with this sentiment. It’s difficult to express and you did such a fantastic job.
Donna’s contribution was so lovely to read. So beautiful to see motherhood from generation to generation. 🥹🥹🥹 thank you so much for this newsletter!!!
Thank you so much for reading along! I’m so glad it resonated. I know you get it. It was such a special season having you in Boston during those early motherhood days. Thank you for being here. It means a lot. XO
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I had a similar experience of early motherhood—consumed with it, happily (most of the time!) And then after a year or so I felt stifled, lost, aching for my former self. Daycare and then preschool allowed me the time to rediscover my old self, and meet a new self. I feel like I’m constantly pulled between that autonomous self and my mothering self, and I’m making peace with the fact that one will be tended to more than the other in each season. I remind myself how important it is to me for my kids to see me engaged with my interests, my hobbies, my creativity, my individual joy. I want them to know the soul of me, not just the mothering me. Thank you for these reminders, Amelia 💛
I’m so comforted to hear you had a similar experience. I love the idea of meeting a *new self*. It’s soo true. I also feel how important it is to nurture both parts of ourselves and how healthy it is for our kids to see us experience joy outside of family life. I’m so grateful to have you on this journey with us! XO
I am so proud of you and grateful to be on the life journey with you. You are truly an inspiration 🩷 I am feeling lots of the same sentiments but not quite at the same stage of growth yet. Recently went back to regular yoga classes and that’s been a great starting point for me to just be “Halle” again.
And how can I sign off without a shoutout to the OG! Donna!!! Always love hearing her thoughtful insights. I loved reading the radio story!!
Hals! Your note made my weekend. Thank you! I loved hearing how the essay resonated and that you’re on your own journey to reconnect with “Halle.” It’s such an important process and one I wish I’d embraced sooner.
The radio story is such a good one! I remember that morning soo well! Such a fun, sweet memory. XO
Loved this post, and an even bigger fan of the concept. Teaching and writing are such energizing creative outlets. Contributing writer @donna, that radio station story is amazing.
I appreciate you and your support always! ❤️
Amelia I feel so proud of you reading this. Teared up a few times. What growth and change you are reflecting on and what an example to model for your kids! I love that you are showing them the importance of finding balance, taking care of yourself, and pivoting when something isn’t working. ❤️❤️
I’m tearing up reading your note! Thank you so much for your kind words. You’ve been with me through sooo many seasons of life and it means the most to share the depths of motherhood with you in this season. Thank you for being here and reading along. It means the most! XO
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What a great post today!! Brings tears to my eyes. I’m now sorry I was unable to take you and Caroline to school. 😊
Thanks, Dad! It means so much to me that you’re reading along. It’s okay! You did so many other wonderful things. XO