120 Months. That number doesn't even seem possible. I don't know how so much time has passed already. With each day, I feel you growing up and slipping away. I know you won't every "go away." But, you'll need me less and while there are times I welcome that separation--the inevitable growing up that happens … Continue reading 120 Months
Noah
84-Months-Old
Noah, Yesterday (last Sunday) Three weeks ago you turned 7. Seven. SEVEN. I don't know how in the world that is possible. How did you grown so fast? It seems like just yesterday you were a little 10 pound, 4-month-old fighting for your life. And now... You are an amazing little man. You have always … Continue reading 84-Months-Old
The Good Moments
Parenting is hard. Don't listen to anyone who tells you otherwise--they are either not parents, lying, or drunk. I certainly didn't go into this parenting thing with rose colored classes--I mean I taught high school for years. I know what I signed up for. So, the hard doesn't surprise me. It's the good that surprises … Continue reading The Good Moments
To Tough Love Or Not
Parenting really just gets harder. When Noah was younger, the answers were pretty clear and easy. No, don't put the dog food in your mouth, etc. As kids grow, the answers aren't so easy or obvious. I think it is really important that my kids do something and are part of something. I think that … Continue reading To Tough Love Or Not
The Lost Tooth
So, Zoë lost her first tooth yesterday--during her last week of being 4. While her older brother, who is 6 1/2, waits patiently (okay-so not really all that patiently) to lose his first tooth. When I picked the kids up from school, Zoë had a huge smile and was holding the coveted tooth treasure chest. … Continue reading The Lost Tooth
Embracing Imperfection 