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As we wrap up 2024, we’re looking back at the posts that resonated the most. These are the stories you read, loved, and shared.
Whether you’re catching up on what you missed or revisiting your favorites, here are our top 10 most-viewed posts of the year!
1. Stop Making Yourself So Available
“But with age comes wisdom, and I’ve recently realized that I shouldn’t be so available to everyone. Whether it’s posting online or making myself accessible to people who are meant to be a lesson rather than lasting, I’ve been hurt. Let them wonder. Let them see themselves out. Stop making yourself so available.”
2. My Six-Year-Old Is Not Getting a Stanley
“The kids will create their own hierarchies; they don’t need help. I hope to teach my kids that status and trends are fleeting, that you shouldn’t be a walking advertisement, and never wear purple (Paul Fussell joke, IYKYK). But for now, my six-year-old doesn’t need a Stanley.”
3. I’m Thankful My Marriage Fell Apart
“It took me a long time to figure out how I could do it on my own. But once I did, I was completely set free. I realized I could be alone, and even though I took all the time I needed to do that, I realized I didn’t want to be.”
4. An Open Letter to Our Preschool Upon My Youngest’s Graduation
“So today, I say thank you. Thank you for giving my oldest a spot off your waitlist eight years ago. Thank you for making my children feel safe, respected, and loved each day. And thank you for being a part of our family’s story. Even as we move on, the traditions, the teachers, and the lessons learned over these years will forever remain in our hearts.”
5. We Said No To Travel Baseball
“I want my kids never to forget that there are many paths to success and that it’s okay to pave your own. For our son, this means exploring every trail that excites him. As he does, we’ll be here on the sidelines, guiding, advising, and encouraging him to chase his big dreams—whether they lead to the baseball diamond, football field, or somewhere not yet explored.”
6. We Go to Disney World Every Year
“Don’t be mistaken; Disney World is not for the faint of heart. It is by no means a vacation in the traditional sense. It’s the type of vacation that you need a vacation from.”
7. To My Fiercest Child
“You, my fiercest child, are a collage that is not meant to be sorted. You are my most challenging work of art. You test my patience and teach me patience. You are the one who makes me question if I’ve gotten better or worse as a mother over the years. Based on how fiercely you love me, I think you know I’m trying my best.”
8. The Bitter Truth: We Don’t Have Time for Play Dates
“And so, if you’re reading this, and I’ve said, “Let’s have a play date,” but haven’t been able to follow through, now you know why. It’s not because we don’t want to or because we don’t like you. We do! We are just in the trenches at the moment and lack the time.”
9. My Friends Made Me a Runner
“So here’s to my friends, the cheerleaders who pushed me through every mile! Here’s to my body for proving that age is just a number. And here’s to rediscovering the joy of running one mile at a time.”
10. My Ozempic Journey
“Deciding to invest in a weight loss medication and make lifestyle changes, I aimed for more conscious decisions regarding my diet and committed to incorporating exercise into my routine. Instead of trying to follow a diet plan that failed me before, I opted for sustainable habits that would outlast the medication.”
