Dear girls, Here is the thing. A scary, but honest thing: I can not keep you safe from life. Life is a place where both good and bad things happen. Everyday. Every single day. I worry about this. About which of the many bad things will happen to you. Some will be a choice. You… Continue reading Bud & Roots
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Serenity Prayer
We all try to keep our children safe. We do. It seems an insurmountable task at times. Yet, we still try. Sometimes it is small commands, "Stay on the sidewalk." Other times, life changing decisions, like ending your relationship with their father because that future seems so dim. Buying vegetables, distracting them from scratching rashes, sitting… Continue reading Serenity Prayer
“This little light of mine…”
Dear Girls, Look. The world you will grow up in is not the same one that Grammy and Papa & Nana raised me in. This is true for every generation, but I hate the reality of it. You are growing up in a world over saturated with information and connectivity. You'll think social networking is… Continue reading “This little light of mine…”