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I love this. Sleeping in and still getting a delicious breakfast = goals. Also, I have some extra ripening bananas, so I’ll have to try that pancake recipe!

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It’s wonderful!! Thanks for reading!

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Mar 21, 2023Liked by Joy Nicholas

Although I’m only a step-mom and missed the little years, I never dreamed I would have such a great relationship with my stepdaughter, it’s wonderful and ‘just wait’ til the incredible joy of grandkids ❤️

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I love hearing that too!!! You do have a wonderful, inspiring relationship with her. It makes me so happy! It also makes me so happy to know you have your grandkids running around! 🥰

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This is such a refreshing perspective that I desperately needed to hear today. What a sweet season you're in!

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I’m so glad it encouraged you!! Thanks for reading!!

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This is just lovely!

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Thank you so much!

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The hope I needed in the thick of a rough couple

Days of solo parenting our toddler. Thank you.

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Aw, hang in there!!! I know it’s tough, but it really does get better!

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Love this, Joy. Thanks for so beautifully encapsulating a future stage in motherhood many of us (me!) haven't experienced yet.

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Thanks so much, friend!! I’m so glad it was encouraging to you!

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I get to sleep in, but I can’t wait till I’m at the waffle phase! This was a wonderful read ❤️

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I’m so glad you liked it!! My son barely slept for such a long time, so the sleep-ins took what felt like forever!! 🥴 Thanks for reading!

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Well. This is just everything. Thank you for this beautiful glimpse at the future.

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Ah, you’re so welcome! I felt like it needed to be said!!

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We have pancake or waffles on Saturday too. I’m adding this recipe to our rotation. I love this glimpse into what comes next and the gifts along the way. Beautiful!

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Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it and hope you like the pancakes too!!

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I LOVE this. I’m going to try this recipe, too!

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Thank you!! Hope you enjoy it!

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Joy, as a mom who started at 19 and have a 15,8, and 6 year old I feel this deep in my bones. Although no one is making me waffles. 😂 it is a sweet reminder of the legacy we leave our kids without even trying! Thank you for sharing! Maybe I’ll try your pancakes tomorrow on our pancake Saturday! ❤️

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Haha! Well, to be fair, the waffles didn’t start with my oldest kids!! Had to wait for Lilly to get them! 😅

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Oh my goodness. I’m so delighted to hear a story about the joys of older children rather than the ominous “just you wait!” (My boys are 2.5 and 5)

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I’m so glad!! I felt like it really needed to be said because I’m truly enjoying this stage so much!! Thanks for reading!

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