Family, Letters to my girls, Momma, Parenting

Days of my dreams

Work trip today with my babies!  These are the things that make this Momma heart happy...just being with my adult girls.  When you think about what your life will look like before you have kids, there are dreams that every Mom thinks about.  Usually, the big things come first in our thoughts, big moments like… Continue reading Days of my dreams

Letters to my girls

We’ve got your six!

From the moment I first saw you, you were smiling. You were the happiest baby I've ever met.  When you were born, the first thing I noticed about you was your perfectly shaped lips.  Lips that would grow to be encouraging, funny and say some of the most quick witted comments.  You have made us… Continue reading We’ve got your six!

Letters to my girls

Your Future Has Begun!

When you were born, I looked into those big blue eyes and I saw so much. Eyes that were taking it all in. Eyes that were so inquisitive. Eyes that just wanted to see it all and experience it all.You always were a kid who wanted to please. You wanted to be the best and… Continue reading Your Future Has Begun!

Birthday, Crafts, Household, Letters to my girls, Momma, Parenting

A Family Promise

I cried myself to sleep the other night with feelings of nostalgia. I was thinking how quickly the girls have grown. I remembered how every birthday I would trace their little hand, and see how big it had gotten that year. I was thinking about how lately they are driving all over the place and… Continue reading A Family Promise

Letters to my girls

What I see in my 16 year old S!

How in the world is my baby 16?! From the moment I first saw you, you were smiling. You were the happiest baby I've ever met. Giggly, loving the entertainment from your 1 year old big sister and Max the dog. I have learned so much about life and people from watching you and how… Continue reading What I see in my 16 year old S!

Birthday, Letters to my girls, Momma, Parenting

What I see in my 16 year old, T

T! How in the world are you 16? How is it possible that tiny, little 6 lb baby is now taller than me and is so fiercely independent? I have learned so much from you, my girl. You were a serious baby. As a newborn you were "taking it all in". Your eyes wide, looking… Continue reading What I see in my 16 year old, T

Birthday, Parenting

Things I’ve learned from my Daddy

My Dad is going to be 70 this November. Besides the basic needs in life, he has taught me that a girl can do "boy things" like checking the oil in your car engine and how to mow the lawn. I've learned a lot from my dad in my 41 years. My dad is one… Continue reading Things I’ve learned from my Daddy

Birthday, Funny Farm, Letters to my girls, Momma, Parenting

T, 13 things before you turn 13

I can't believe you are 13!  Where did my baby go? So another birthday,  another letter from your momma.   3 years ago I wrote you what I thought you needed to know to "do life".  I still believe you need those words, but I also know you need more.   So,  my girl,  here are the… Continue reading T, 13 things before you turn 13

Momma, Parenting

Time is not waiting on us….

You know that Subaru commercial, where the girl “grows up in the back of a Subaru”? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ENr4J8zwcI I CRY EVERY TIME!!!! I see my girls in that straight haired girl’s face and her “WHAT?” is what I hear from them, when I just STARE at their OLD faces! We are coming up on another round… Continue reading Time is not waiting on us….