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Mama's Losin' It!

Writer’s Workshop: Start All Over Again

1. Write a blog post inspired by the word: again

I asked Pat, “if you could go back to our first year of dating and start all over again, knowing what you know now…would you do it?”

And I love him because he always entertains my what if questions by giving them a thoughtful answer and never rolls his eyes at me, “could it be the second year instead of the first so that we don’t have to coach that volleyball season over again?”

And I was all, “Sure…second year of dating, before kids, before pets, before any of it…would you go back?”

I was expecting him to say something along the lines of, “hell no, raising babies is too hard” or “Yes, I’d go back and run far far away…”

But instead he said, “Yeah. I think I would. That was fun.”

Screaming babies, a near death experience in childbirth, countless sleepless nights, temper tantrums, financial struggles, and a wife so far on the verge of losing her damn mind that she created an entire website based on that topic alone…but he would do it again.

Because it was fun.

I think I really did lose my mind because in that moment when he said that I smiled big in response, “Me too!”

Now it’s your turn!

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The Prompts:

1. Write a blog post inspired by the word: again
2. Write about something you are looking forward to in October.
3. Write a blog post in exactly 14 lines.
4. Share a new favorite activity you’ve been enjoying.
5. Write about a time someone surprised you.



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Comments

  1. Patty says

    It’s interesting, and oh so nice, when we look back on many things with a softer recall. My spouse shared a response similar to Pat’s when I asked him the same “again” question and it amazed me. Like many couples, we went through our own growing pains along with those of our children; at times, we still do.

    Me thinks we’ve all become experts in dealing with life’s insanity and it’s a positive to think that each of us would pick ourselves up, dust each other off…and do it again!!

    Stay safe!

  3. Jessica says

    I do miss my son being young (he was so freaking cute!) but it is nice now that he’s 12 and can do a lot for himself. Plus, he’s fun to talk to. I’m also not sure I’d go back because I was with my ex then. I’m glad you guys are able to see the good with the very difficult and that you have each other to help each other through it! PS: love the photos!