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Mama Mandalena
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Another Stretch of the Umbilical Cord
This week was another stretch of the umbilical cord. I’m deeply grateful for all the adults in my daughter’s life. So many loving and...
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Mama Mandalena
Oct 13, 20221 min read
Seeing the World Through the Eyes of my Daughter
We went on a hike to Brainard Lake recently. She was strapped on my back in one of those fancy hiking packs. Walking is just part of the...
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Mama Mandalena
Jul 25, 20191 min read
The Dance is On
My baby and I are in a dance. I’m not actually the lead, she is. She offers me a cue, and I respond to what she needs. We move seamlessly...
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Mama Mandalena
Jul 22, 20192 min read
The Deciding Moment
My baby falls asleep I lay her down on her belly And a moment of panic kicks in How long do I have? Is this a cat nap? Or a longer...
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Mama Mandalena
Jul 4, 20191 min read
The Liberty of Loving Completely
Happy Independence Day! I’ve traded in one kind of freedom and independence, for the liberty to get to love someone so completely. My...
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