Dear Daughter, You’re Not Grown Yet
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“Mom, can I have a phone?” “Mom, why won't you let me shave my legs?” “Mom, when can I wear…
Continue ReadingThere's something about watching them walk away. Sometimes when they are in front of me and I catch a glimpse…
Continue ReadingA few weeks ago I ran away and I brought my family with me. It’s become my favorite thing to…
Continue ReadingOften we measure growing up in the big moments, the milestones, and celebrations. We mark baby’s first tooth, birthdays, and…
Continue ReadingMy youngest son turned two a few months ago and still has a binky. He actually calls it his “mimi,”…
Continue ReadingJust before dawn I wake, and my first thought is, She’s not here. Then I hear the familiar creak of…
Continue ReadingI tried to slow you down–my fourth baby. I postponed swim lessons for the big kids, I held back from…
Continue ReadingYou took a shower today. Daddy let you wash your hair and scrub your body. You lathered and rinsed and…
Continue ReadingI sat in the parking lot, waiting for my oldest son to walk out of the building where he was…
Continue Reading"Mommy, how will you know when I've grown up?" My sweet girl, this is your favorite question these days. You…
Continue ReadingI was ready for sleepless nights. I was ready for chaos and nonstop talking and peeing with an audience. I’ve…
Continue ReadingI picked up this baby girl dressed in the pink-and-white-checkered romper with a pink bow on top of her bald…
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