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Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Por Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Por Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Por Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Por Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Por Coloradoan

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