Author Archives: mollydeuberry

About mollydeuberry

I am a daughter, sister, wife to Tim, StepMolly to Ana and Yoseph, and mommy to Harry. I love clean closets and list-making.

Identity Shift

Posted on March 30, 2020

Two months before Tim and I were married, I changed jobs. It was a different type of role than I had held previously. Though I was excited about it, I felt myself overwhelmed by the transition. It was more than … Continue reading →

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Baby Brain Boosted my Marriage

Posted on March 27, 2020

I have always acknowledged that it’s hard to be married to me. I mean, when you marry for the first time at 35 and haven’t co-habitated with anyone since basically your sophomore year of college, it makes you a little … Continue reading →

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Harry the Toddler

Posted on March 24, 2020

Harry recently turned two. The jumble of emotions that statement creates in me is dominated by one: relief. Relief that we are through two of the worst years of my life. But, really? Whoa, that’s a pretty bold statement, you … Continue reading →

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A milestone–but whose?

Posted on February 22, 2019

Tomorrow Baby Harry turns one. As I reflect on the last 12 months, I realize that I am approaching this day much more soberly than I anticipated I would. The last year has been so. very. hard. I have been … Continue reading →

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Destination Disney: Before you go, you should know

Posted on August 2, 2017

An avid Disney fan before there were children in my life to justify a trip to the theme parks, I have spent a lot of time reading various Disney articles and tips. As I reflect on my last two trips … Continue reading →

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…and baby makes five.

Posted on August 2, 2017

Last week we shared the exciting news with Ana and Yoseph that our family is growing by one–we are having a baby in the spring! As the news sunk in, there were LOTS of questions. I think the most heart-melting … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Mother’s Day

Posted on May 21, 2017

For the last two years of my stepmotherhood, we have tried to figure out a good way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Tim took the kids to pick out fresh flowers, one of my favorite things. They signed sweet cards. But … Continue reading →

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