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During a Kitchen Dance Party, Foster Mom Hears Heartfelt Words: ‘I Miss My Other Daddy’

"I felt the tug on my sleeve and looked down to find him standing motionless. His mouth was moving but I couldn’t make out his words. His quiet body in the noisy room caught me off guard. I bent down to find his voice."

Why I Will Never Apologize for My Noisy Kids

That yelling; that’s mine.

Those belly-laughs; they are mine too.

That unruly cackling; yep, you guessed it — mine, as well.

That noise — it’s mine — all mine, and I will never ever apologize for it.

The noise that comes from my three joyful, often messy, surely snotty-nosed children.

Be it inside of our home or when we visit yours. Out at a grocery store or inside a restaurant.

We mean no disrespect; we just can’t contain our noise. And, why should we?

We shouldn’t, you’re right.

Because our noise is a sign of life; a happy life that we are carefully curating as a team.

Nicole Merritt
Nicole Merritt
Nicole Merritt is a mother of three, a freelance writer, co-host of I Am The Worst Parent Ever Podcast and the Owner and Founder of jthreeNMe; an imperfectly authentic peek at real-life marriage, parenting, and self-improvement. jthreeNMe is raw, honest, empowering, inspiring, and entertaining; it’s like chicken soup for those that are exhausted, over-stressed and under-inebriated, yet still utterly happy. Nicole's work has been featured by NBC's TODAY Show, Love What Matters, Scary Mommy, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, CafeMom, Popsugar, Motherly & many others. You can follow Nicole at jthreeNMe.com and as @jthreeNMe on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram & Twitter!

Deion Sanders Blasts Colorado Players in Fiery Response to Professor’s Note

Read how Deion Sanders passionately addressed issues of classroom engagement and respect after a University of Colorado professor's troubling note reveals significant concerns about player behavior. Coach Prime calls for better academic focus and personal responsibility from his players.

How Could This Happen to Me? Navigating Through Life’s Unexpected Turns

Read about a woman's deeply personal experience with life's unanticipated challenges feeling an overwhelming sense of 'How could this happen to me?' Discover her path from confusion and grief to resilience and understanding.

During a Kitchen Dance Party, Foster Mom Hears Heartfelt Words: ‘I Miss My Other Daddy’

"I felt the tug on my sleeve and looked down to find him standing motionless. His mouth was moving but I couldn’t make out his words. His quiet body in the noisy room caught me off guard. I bent down to find his voice."