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This is so gorgeous.

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Thank you so much for reading Wendy.

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Love this, Lindsay. “Sometimes easier just means less.” Oof and yes. Tamping down may get us through, but we lose so much. You show us a life of fun and whimsy that is inspirational!

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Thanks Aly, that's honestly my favorite line, and I have to continue to remind myself of it! Here's to more whimsy (love that word!).

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Nov 3Liked by Lindsay Swoboda

You ARE full of fun, and this was so fun to read!! ❤️

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Thank you so much for reading Laura. I know you are a fun mom too!

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This is fantastic writing!! When I got to the end I expected this to have hundreds of likes and comments! Please keep sharing because you are so talented!

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Kathryn, thank you so much for reading and for your kind words. I will keep writing! I'm excited to follow your work as well.

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Oct 24Liked by Lindsay Swoboda

Hmm the words and reminder I needed this morning. It is so easy to fall into the narrative of tired mom, exhausted military spouse. But what happens if…

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Amber, that narrative is definitely true and we can honor it, but I also know you and YOU are a fun mom! Sometimes we have to pause and reconnect with that piece of ourselves.

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Oct 24Liked by Lindsay Swoboda

I cried reading this. Really great writing, Lindsay. Yes to dancing in the rain and dark chocolate peanut butter cups and a huge yes to a shower invitation! 👏🏻👏🏻 Just want to say that I see FUN radiate from you on our zoom calls. You might not always see it or feel it, but it lives in you. I see it.

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Thank you Laura, for sharing all of this. I really appreciate you saying you see the fun radiate-- I know it's there, but gosh I forget. Thank you for seeing me. Hugs to you, my friend. Your workshop has pulled me through this fall.

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Oct 24Liked by Lindsay Swoboda

I can see all of these moments happening and know that you are really "a fun mom" but also a "fun daughter, sister, wife and friend". No more doubts, go forward with confidence, love you, "fun" mommacita

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You are fun mommacita! Love you. Can't wait for the next time we can go have fun together.

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