The past four years have been the most amazing years of my life... because of her. The most beautiful girl who has an eye for twirly dresses and bold lipstick... The wonderful girl with magic in her eyes and a cape whirling behind her... The social girl who can no longer talk after school because … Continue reading And She’s Four… [Four and Fabulous]
People are quick warn you about the "Terrible Twos." Frankly, I thought I had this parenting thing in the bag, because we didn't deal have to deal with those... Until she turned three. As much as I was crossing my fingers to skip all of the "terribles," I finally understand the warnings. Now I'll be … Continue reading Raising a Threenager
She won't remember how anxious I was to be in labor, anticipating her arrival. How I whispered, "We can do this," to her during each push. She won't remember the stress and shakes my body endured or the added worry her own stress caused as she was coming into this world. She won't remember the … Continue reading She Won’t Remember…
Dear Daughter, As an ever-adjusting mother of two and a working mother at that, I don't get to spend as much time one-on-one with you as I'd like. But I need you to know, I still love you. I still notice you. I'm still in awe of you and everything you do. I'll always be … Continue reading 10 Things I Love About You
Dear Heart and Soul, Dear First Love, Dear Daughter, Any day now and you will no longer be my only. While I am excited to meet your baby brother, my heart is breaking as our days of only us are quickly coming to an end. I ache from missing this time already. For the past … Continue reading A Letter to My Best Girl, My Firstborn
XOXO, Mommy 