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, Letters to my girls, Momma, Parenting

S, 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 S, 13 Things Before You Turn 13!