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Month: January 2018

The wonder of one

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 ~ erinstry ~ 1 Comment

Jack, today is your first birthday. One year ago your daddy and I were on our way to Lutheran General Hospital so I could give birth to you. (You were in my tummy, but you decided it was time to come out!) At 8:05 p.m., when you finally took your first breath, we cried tears … Continue reading The wonder of one

A note to myself, before I became a mama

January 19, 2018January 19, 2018 ~ erinstry ~ Leave a comment

  Jack's first birthday falls at end of this month. The thought of this had me sobbing hard in bed last week while he slept peacefully in his room. (This seemed strangely ironic, given our sleep struggles.)    Many of the courageous, creative mamas I follow have written notes to their pre-mom selves that I … Continue reading A note to myself, before I became a mama

Highs, lows of 2017 + my 2018 intention

January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 ~ erinstry ~ 2 Comments

Happy New Year! As I write this, I’m hiding out in my bedroom while my husband entertains our 11-month-old. I have my laptop, my coffee, a cozy blanket and snuggly dog, and I'm feeling especially grateful to be indoors on this chilly day in the city. It's heavenly. It’s been pretty quiet on this blog … Continue reading Highs, lows of 2017 + my 2018 intention

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I'm Erin Strybis, a writer and editor based in Chicago. On this blog, I share stories about motherhood, marriage, faith and life. Thanks for visiting!

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