You can't even begin to imagine the amount of healthy transparency you're bringing to your child's life by creating these letters. I envy the boy, but I'm very happy he has such loving, present-minded parents.
Wow, thank you for this perspective. It feels honored to be seen. Most days we feel like two kids trying to give the love we wanted to experience as kids.
It’s not the when they take their first steps, it’s the miracle that they figure it out and do it! Those little minds and bodies learn so many things so quickly. I could never even keep up with it all. Learning to walk. Learning a language. Learning the yes things and the no things. But best of all, learning what it feels like to be loved and to feel joy.
Myles, you are a blessed little boy with so much love embracing you. You have what I wish the whole world had, every last one of us!
Marc and Maya, thanks for focusing us on the best things in life for a little while each week. Because of you, I decided to start paying “child support” to two struggling young families in our community. They don’t know who’s helping but a few extra dollars a month for newborn baby stuff is a lot more satisfying than a few trips to Starbucks. I encourage others who have enough stuff already to find young families who would deeply appreciate a little extra breathing room as they take on the best and most demanding job in life.
Maya 🥹🥹🥹 I was so moved to read your words and get to hear from you. Marc speaks of you as if you hung the moon and now I know it’s because it’s true. ❤️❤️ much love.
“Society does not feel kind to moms who feel proud to be moms. There’s that nagging question in the back of my mind- “what else do you have to offer the world?”” StRUGGling with this right now as my 16 week old started daycare today and I feel SO many emotions. I love that you are proud to be a mom ❤️ so am I!!
Loved that you wrote and shared a letter, Maya. Your writing is beautiful!
Alexis appreciate you for sharing. We are FINALLY about to do daycare and while we are excited we are going through the all the feels. He’s been with us everyday all day and I don’t know what that will feel like to have him elsewhere. I can’t imagine what it’s going through but I know it’s not easy. How has the first couple days been ?
That is so kind of you to ask! I have cried a few times but it’s gotten a little bit easier. And I am just SO eager to get to her at the end of the day ❤️ I am sure Myles will have a blast. It will be so fun for him to play with other little ones!!
Myles starts daycare next month and while I’m excited for the breathing room, I’m a ball of nerves about leaving my baby. Thank you for sharing such lovely words. I really appreciate the love.
Firstly, sending you so much love. That first day is such a day, with every single emotion. I remember feeling like a pin in a pinball machine just flinging around.
I appreciate you talking about that part of Mayas piece. It really moved some things around in me to read that. I totally know what she means and I hope there is space for moms to feel pride, as well as all the other feelings about this role. Just that space to be honest about what this feels like.
Thank you ❤️ The pinball machine image is spot on!! I like my job, I miss her, I’m anxious, I am annoyed by my job, I’m crying, I’m tired. All those things come up and fling around in a single minute! lol
"I loved Daddy first. I loved him so much that I couldn’t bear the thought of not one day having you." Maya, the whole letter was a perfect mix of authenticity and tenderness, but those lines are, to me, the most precious. Thank you for making time and being willing to share your side of this wonderful story.
The amount of love all around is almost to much for this not as well loved boy to bear. The key word being almost. Beautiful family literature and love and care legacy, photo album in words. You guys are deep in the groove, and I'm just smiling, nodding to the beat.
First steps, always remembered where, how... I counted the time my little toddler at the time walked 100 steps without tipping over. I think the whole park heard me! Loved this letter, we need more letters from mum!
What a wonderful letter from your wife, Myles!!! :) This line struck me, "Society does not feel kind to moms who feel proud to be moms." That's a little bit of a shame to me. It's weird how we live in a society that encourages people to be their full selves, yet for mothers who love to be mothers it seems less okay if that makes sense. There does seem to be a little bit of hostility towards mothers who are proud to be mothers like they are all brainwashed by the patriarchy or something. Maybe raising kids is the most beautiful, fulfilling work we will ever do in our lives? What a privilege to be a parent! Anyway, I won't go any further than that. This was a wonderful letter. Was cool to get another look into your soul and character Myles through the eyes of your wife.
Beautifully said. I think it’s the most fulfilling work for sure. I think when we boil down to it, it’s what we were made to do. Appreciate you for reading Thomas - means so much.
Consistent love is a game changer. I’m so happy for the whole fam!
Go Myles, the whole world opens up from here ☺️
Cheers to all the cabinets he can reach now lol
Thank you so much for always loving on us, Rachel! You’re the real MVP
You can't even begin to imagine the amount of healthy transparency you're bringing to your child's life by creating these letters. I envy the boy, but I'm very happy he has such loving, present-minded parents.
Ibra, I appreciate you kind words. We are loving and healing at the same time - together.
Wow, thank you for this perspective. It feels honored to be seen. Most days we feel like two kids trying to give the love we wanted to experience as kids.
This is beautiful. This is everything
Thanks so much for reading and being here, Bethany!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It’s so appreciated.
Thank you both for sharing Myles with us. And your road to raising him. It is so inspiring. One day that’s gon be me. Watch.
It’s not the when they take their first steps, it’s the miracle that they figure it out and do it! Those little minds and bodies learn so many things so quickly. I could never even keep up with it all. Learning to walk. Learning a language. Learning the yes things and the no things. But best of all, learning what it feels like to be loved and to feel joy.
Myles, you are a blessed little boy with so much love embracing you. You have what I wish the whole world had, every last one of us!
Marc and Maya, thanks for focusing us on the best things in life for a little while each week. Because of you, I decided to start paying “child support” to two struggling young families in our community. They don’t know who’s helping but a few extra dollars a month for newborn baby stuff is a lot more satisfying than a few trips to Starbucks. I encourage others who have enough stuff already to find young families who would deeply appreciate a little extra breathing room as they take on the best and most demanding job in life.
You have a heart of GOLD. Thank you for your contribution to the planet!
A heart of cold, you say?
Gosh now I’m crying. Such beautiful words Maya! Thank you for sharing this gem.
It got real sandy when I read this the first time too! Thank you for reading, family.
Maya 🥹🥹🥹 I was so moved to read your words and get to hear from you. Marc speaks of you as if you hung the moon and now I know it’s because it’s true. ❤️❤️ much love.
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“Society does not feel kind to moms who feel proud to be moms. There’s that nagging question in the back of my mind- “what else do you have to offer the world?”” StRUGGling with this right now as my 16 week old started daycare today and I feel SO many emotions. I love that you are proud to be a mom ❤️ so am I!!
Loved that you wrote and shared a letter, Maya. Your writing is beautiful!
Alexis appreciate you for sharing. We are FINALLY about to do daycare and while we are excited we are going through the all the feels. He’s been with us everyday all day and I don’t know what that will feel like to have him elsewhere. I can’t imagine what it’s going through but I know it’s not easy. How has the first couple days been ?
That is so kind of you to ask! I have cried a few times but it’s gotten a little bit easier. And I am just SO eager to get to her at the end of the day ❤️ I am sure Myles will have a blast. It will be so fun for him to play with other little ones!!
I appreciate you for sharing. I’ll be updating you when it’s our turn. I think it might be something I write about. I’ll be sure to bring tissues 😂
Myles starts daycare next month and while I’m excited for the breathing room, I’m a ball of nerves about leaving my baby. Thank you for sharing such lovely words. I really appreciate the love.
Sending prayers and wishing you all the best for that transition!!
Firstly, sending you so much love. That first day is such a day, with every single emotion. I remember feeling like a pin in a pinball machine just flinging around.
I appreciate you talking about that part of Mayas piece. It really moved some things around in me to read that. I totally know what she means and I hope there is space for moms to feel pride, as well as all the other feelings about this role. Just that space to be honest about what this feels like.
Thank you ❤️ The pinball machine image is spot on!! I like my job, I miss her, I’m anxious, I am annoyed by my job, I’m crying, I’m tired. All those things come up and fling around in a single minute! lol
Yes. Exactly!
"I loved Daddy first. I loved him so much that I couldn’t bear the thought of not one day having you." Maya, the whole letter was a perfect mix of authenticity and tenderness, but those lines are, to me, the most precious. Thank you for making time and being willing to share your side of this wonderful story.
Come on family!!!
Tell wifey I said props for showing up and putting herself out here.
And boy did this resonate 😮💨
"Most of the time I’ve hid my emotions so well, I have to go looking for them."
The amount of love all around is almost to much for this not as well loved boy to bear. The key word being almost. Beautiful family literature and love and care legacy, photo album in words. You guys are deep in the groove, and I'm just smiling, nodding to the beat.
This one made me tear up!
You and me both family !
Okay well now I'm crying. This was such a joy to read, all I can think is how lucky is Myles?!
I'm lucky he always gives me something to write about!
First steps, always remembered where, how... I counted the time my little toddler at the time walked 100 steps without tipping over. I think the whole park heard me! Loved this letter, we need more letters from mum!
If I was in a park too, they would have heard me as well! I will pass your message along!
Mylestones it is!
What a wonderful letter from your wife, Myles!!! :) This line struck me, "Society does not feel kind to moms who feel proud to be moms." That's a little bit of a shame to me. It's weird how we live in a society that encourages people to be their full selves, yet for mothers who love to be mothers it seems less okay if that makes sense. There does seem to be a little bit of hostility towards mothers who are proud to be mothers like they are all brainwashed by the patriarchy or something. Maybe raising kids is the most beautiful, fulfilling work we will ever do in our lives? What a privilege to be a parent! Anyway, I won't go any further than that. This was a wonderful letter. Was cool to get another look into your soul and character Myles through the eyes of your wife.
Beautifully said. I think it’s the most fulfilling work for sure. I think when we boil down to it, it’s what we were made to do. Appreciate you for reading Thomas - means so much.
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Just came across this stack and i think its the cutest concept ever!! Myles os so lucky 🥹
Thank you so much for your kind words, Ashlee!