I went into labor at 1am mid a multi-day international conference. Afterwards, a wise old colleague told me 'she's your legacy now.' I didn't fully understand those words at the time...
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Between Restlessness and Rest
When I was growing up, my mom tried on identities like new wardrobes. There was "muffin mom" who wore twinsets and pearls and baked goods from a newly purchased "Muffins and More" cookbook. She only lasted a few weeks, but we all have fond memories of this one.