Thursday afternoon as I sat in Evelyn’s room helping her with a writing assignment, something hit me. A growing pain of sorts. No one told me that mom’s had them. I remember having them as a kid… life was so rough. (Or so I thought at times. Who didn’t think that a time or 2 while young?) This one was different. Until that moment I never
05 November 2011
Growing Pains…
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Ouch.
BUT. She is beautiful, and kind, and full of energy and life and happiness and I think she's amazing.
Just so you know.
I've had those a time or two. You put it into words beautifully. And just so you know, I think you are raising an amazing little gal there. :)
p.s. That was me :)
And so it goes. I too remember those thoughts; "were we doing enough!" I'm not sure we did but despite what we did or didn't do, I can say we have some pretty amazing children who are raising some even more amazing grandchildren.
I was actually thinking the same thing...about Teigen. I just realized today that he will be going to primary in just 2 months. That just seems too old.
That girl of yours is amazing. I just think she is so smart...maybe sometimes a little bit of smarty pants too...but it's in her blood. You can't stop that from happening...I've personally discovered that. lol.
You are such a great mom and teacher.
I ditto Jackie. Love the words. Evelyn is such a sweet girl. She makes me smile whenever I see her. And her voice... to die for.
this post was perfect.
She does look very grown up in this picture!!
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