Seven years ago, I wrote a letter to my mom. 

But really, it's a letter to moms, dads, guardians, and caregivers everywhere. 

If you ever feel guilty for working instead of spending every single hour with your kids, this letter is for you.

Today, everything comes full circle. Now that I'm a new mom, I've realized that I wrote this letter for myself too. It's exactly the reassurance I need at this moment in my life. Perhaps it's what you need to hear, as well.

Read it. Pass it along. Share the letter with someone who needs a dose of encouragement. 

And in case nobody has told you lately...

You're doing a great job. 

xo.

-Alex

PS. Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! Do something kind for yourself, your mom, or anyone who feels like a mom to you.

PPS. Every mom works full time regardless of whether it’s parenting work, house work, volunteer work, entrepreneurship, a job, the invisible (and often unacknowledged) emotional labor that holds a home and community together, or anything else. Moms, thank you for the contributions you make. 

PPPS. I didn't want children until one day...I did. If you're curious, here's the story of why I decided to become a mom.

PPPPS. Spending time with your family and friends and not sure what to talk about? Want everyone to put the phones away and have a real conversation? Here are 100 questions to spark interesting discussions. Enjoy.

PPPPPS. Music for your weekend: Wish On An Eyelash, Venus, Chill Hebrew, Royalcore, and this one is perfect if you need to close your eyes and rest.