Tag Archives: Teagan

Just One More: Happy Birthday, Teagan

Eight years ago, I didn’t feel ready for one more baby. It was my third pregnancy, and she was the…

Problem Solving and Paw Patrol: Happy 7th Birthday, Teagan

Teagan turns seven – and Mom writes about the way she problem solves and brings a childlike quality to the whole family.

The Shelf Life of Cute: Thoughts on Teagan’s 5th Birthday

My youngest child Teagan turns 5 today. Though she’s the baby of the family, she seems to move so quickly…

A Goodbye to 3

Dear Teagan, On the evening of Nov. 3, 2014, I was having some pretty strong contractions. They were still 10…

Remember: You are Always the Parent

My daughter Teagan went to preschool for two whole days in January. At three years old and the youngest of…

To the Baby of the Family: You’re Welcome

Teagan, today you turn three. You are the youngest in a combined family of five kids and, per conventional wisdom,…

One Year Old for One More Day: A Letter to my Last Baby

A letter to my one year old, on the day before she turns two.  Dear Teagan — On your last day…

Last 1st Birthday: What my Final Baby Taught Me

Today my last baby turns one. To say that this year flew since my last pregnancy is severely understated. Every…

4 Reasons to Enjoy Your Last Baby the Most

I swore off having more kids after I had two babies and gained two stepchildren in a matter of four years.…