Category Archives: Motherhood Musing

A 2022 Look Back.

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Jennifer

Time flies when you’re having fun! And I can honestly say that 2022 has been fun! 2021 was the hardest year for the Hamricks and the Lord saw us through. Hayden struggled with a bout of depression that made all … Continue reading →

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What’s the big deal about Brittney Johnson!?!

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Jennifer

I’m so glad you asked! She’s the first Black female lead in the role of Glinda on Broadway’s Wicked! I am very hopeful that by the time Anna is a grown woman we won’t have to make a big deal … Continue reading →

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Protected: March 21-24, 2022

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Jennifer

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And one flew the nest…

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Jennifer

There’s really no easy way to start this post. I’ve written the first sentence and deleted it many times. How does a mom summarize in a post her experience raising her first child and then preparing to launch him into … Continue reading →

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Protected: March 20, 2022

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Jennifer

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Protected: March 12-19, 2022

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Jennifer

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Three weeks in…

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Jennifer

So, the kids have completed three weeks of school and the short version is, they’re doing great. In fact, we all are. I’ve wondered many times over the past 15 years if I’d have a crisis of identity when my … Continue reading →

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Mother-Son Dates

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Jennifer

I recently had a mom who is a few years behind me in this parenting journey ask me how to connect with her sons as they grow from little boys into preteens, teens, and into adulthood. Please note that I … Continue reading →

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20 just sounds grown-up.

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Jennifer

I have a 20-year-old. Weird. Hayden is amazing, brave and kind, thoughtful and helpful. He may be messy, but his artistry makes up for it. 2020 and 2021 has been harder on him than anyone else in our family. Imagine … Continue reading →

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Girl Date: Roosevelt Island

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Jennifer

I told Anna all about the pretty pink flowers Matt and I saw on our Roosevelt Island date and mentioned that I would love to take her on a Girl-date there next year. She missed the “next year” part and … Continue reading →

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