Anna, Now that you're 16, you have the freedom to drive and go and do pretty much whatever you want, whenever we let you. You have the ability to take care of your needs while also being helpful to the family (thanks for picking up the junior high kids on your first licensed day!). Now that ... Read More about Now That You’re 16
14
Dear Josie, Your birthday tends to fall on a busy week/weekend. When you were born, we had finished up Thanksgiving, but 18 inches of snow fell the day after you came home. Your dad spent most of your first days digging us (and many of our neighbors) out. You spent your days in front of the ... Read More about 14
Six
I'm sitting here in a quiet kitchen. That doesn't happen very often. However, on this unseasonably warm fall day, I have found a moment of quiet amidst the constant chaos. I am relishing in it, knowing that is absolutely fleeting. I'm ignoring my dishes, my laundry, my grad school paper that now has ... Read More about Six
Eleven on the Tenth
"Have you written my birthday blog yet, Mom?" I love the accountability that older kids give me. Our tradition of presents in the morning followed by cinnamon rolls at breakfast now also includes reading a birthday tribute by noon, evidently. Hustle up, Mom! Amelia Jane turns 11, but when I ... Read More about Eleven on the Tenth
Hey, Mom!
"Hey, Mom! When I get a dirt bike, do you think I'll be able to do the sweetest tricks?" "Hey, Mom! If I taught Ace (our dog) how to do tricks, do you think we could charge people to come watch?" "Hey, Mom! Did you know that when I ride bulls, I'll be traveling ALL OVER the world?" "Hey, ... Read More about Hey, Mom!