You’re Almost Grown, But You’re Always Welcome Back Home
Dear child, In the days before you could walk or talk, there were times when you would wail—when my rocking…
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Dear child, In the days before you could walk or talk, there were times when you would wail—when my rocking…
Continue Reading“Oh, that’s such a fun age. Enjoy them while they’re little!” I heard these words a lot when I had…
Continue ReadingI thought five hit me hard. You were going off to kindergarten that year. Each day you became a little…
Continue ReadingIt has been a day. You are hurrying through the grocery store, trying to calm your screaming baby and hoping…
Continue Reading“I feel like such a grown-up,” these are the words I said to my teenage daughter when we were in…
Continue Reading“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…
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