Heather Reid Writes

Heather is an essayist, editor, CMO, mommy, and wife seeking stillness while in a state
of nearly constant motion. She lives, walks, and eats in the greatest city in the world: Chicago.

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Signed by the Artist

March 18, 2023 by Heather Reid in education, family, guilt

Amidst the whirlwind of motherhood, I found a forgotten stack of my children's artwork, each piece a cherished reminder of stages passed. It's a journey through memories, both heartwarming and bittersweet.

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March 18, 2023 /Heather Reid
art, kindergarten, kids
education, family, guilt
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It's Time

September 05, 2016 by Heather Reid in kids, momlife

My oldest son will be off to kindergarten. Tomorrow.

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September 05, 2016 /Heather Reid
momlife, kindergarten, firstday, firsts, bigbrother, worries
kids, momlife
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Showing My Stripes

September 14, 2014 by Heather Reid in kids, momlife

I couldn’t risk having his heart broken. Not yet. Not on the all-important Day One of Preschool. 

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September 14, 2014 /Heather Reid
kindergarten, growingup, momlife, zebra, backpack, boylife, whatboyswant, Target
kids, momlife
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