There's a shift in your child's life where you become more of an observer than a hands on involved every second spent hovering parent. It's not that you're not absolutely there and involved, it's just that they aren't as needy as they were and while it's a natural progression for all of us, it takes …
Winks and Waves: Mothering Little Big Kids
There's a distance that seems to be widening as they grow a bit older - 5 and a half to be precise. Like I'm watching from afar, not quite so close. They are doing exactly what they should be doing - what we want them to do - they are growing up. When I watch …
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The Last Pick Up from Preschool
Is there anything more the definition of kids growing up than the word "bittersweet"? It seems every time I speak with other moms lately, we all throw that word around in between tears and relief and gratitude for all that is happening. I HAVE A LOT OF FEELINGS ABOUT ALL THAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. We went …
Too Sober For This 