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Mark Diacono's avatar

Another great window into somewhere, thank you

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Anna Schott's avatar

Thanks, Mark

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Joan Hill's avatar

Lucky indeed for you and your son. Those treasured writings are even more precious as kids grow up —. For kids and Moms.

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Anna Schott's avatar

So true

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Anna Mahoney's avatar

I am so in awe of good mothers. I was a miserable failure, but my kids survived and they still speak to me, which says more about their characters than mine.

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Anna Schott's avatar

I became a mother at 46, can't imagine having done it any sooner

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Nancy Jainchill's avatar

What a snapshot!

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Anna Schott's avatar

I’m so glad I was able to write a few things down despite the sleep deprivation!

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Larisa Rimerman's avatar

I like your writing style. It's light, easy, and at once about the hardest things in life.

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Anna Schott's avatar

Thank you Larisa

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Wendy Varley's avatar

Gah, the comments people make, Anna. It's so touching to read these reflections from your son's infancy.

I remember being on the hospital ward with newborn prem triplets. "You've got your hands full!" was the most common reaction. And I mean true, yes, but what I really appreciated were the people who said, "You are so lucky. A triple blessing!" Because that was how it felt.

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Anna Schott's avatar

It often seems like tact loses the battle with curiosity or judgement

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