What to Write to an Unborn Baby for a Baby Shower

A baby shower table with a letter addressed “Dear Little One,” surrounded by baby gifts and soft pastels.

There’s something weirdly emotional about writing a message to someone you haven’t met yet. Especially someone small. Fragile. Tucked away in someone’s belly, probably doing tiny flips and hiccupping like it’s their job. And yet, here we are—pulling out a pen, or more likely tapping on our phone, trying to figure out what do you … Read more

Birthday Wishes for Daughter: Messages from Mom & Dad

A mother hugging her daughter while giving her a birthday card in a cozy living room with soft decorations.

I was just sitting here, phone in hand, trying to write something for my daughter’s birthday—and suddenly, it hit me. How do you even begin to say what you feel when you’ve watched someone grow from a tiny squishy mess into… this incredible, complicated, hilarious human? Birthdays do that to you. They show up every … Read more

‘Happy Birthday Friend’ Quotes for Every Best Friend

Happy Birthday Friend’Quotes for Every Best Friend

Weird little checkpoints, aren’t they? Every time one shows up—especially when it’s your best friend’s you’re hit with this “oh crap, what do I say this year?” feeling. Happens to me almost every time. Some years, I’ve just sent emojis. Others? Full paragraphs. Depends on how life’s been. Anyway, here’s what I’ve got this time: … Read more