Every year on their birthdays I write the girls a love letter of sorts. This year, I'm behind, but with a little grace for belated salutations, I'm still here keeping up the tradition. Bean turned two a little over a month again. My baby is no longer an actual baby. Dear Bean, My last baby.… Continue reading Twice thrice
Tag: growing up
Bud & Roots
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
Little
May of 2014 I started to write this. Kindergarten is here. Superman capes have gone to the wayside. Yet, we had a giraffe mask, princess crowns, and a homemade pilgrim hat. There is some littleness left to savor. Now many months later, I figured I should finish: Today I dropped off Miss M to preschool.… Continue reading Little