One of my favorite quotes about parenting has always been: “Children are preprogrammed for abandonment.” I have no idea where I read this, but I have always tried to keep this in the forefront of my mind while raising my four daughters. Someday they are going to leave. Things will change. The idyllic, carefree days…
So far I’ve made it through two freshman year college drop offs without totally embarrassing my daughters or myself. And let me tell you, this is no easy task for a mama. In 44 short days, I’ll be packing yet another daughter off to as she leaves for college to become a cadet at West…
Last night was the final time I was able to enjoy seeing my daughter compete in a high school athletic event: The Seniors vs. Juniors Powderpuff Football Game. Bethany was a wide receiver for the seniors and also played defense. For those who don’t know, Powderpuff football is an annual event where girls compete in…
This week’s photos are filed under “Complete Chaos” and they were not easy for a mother to take! Dear United States Military Academy, On July 2, my husband and I will drive up to West Point, NY where we will drop daughter number three off and into your care for the next four years. I…
“But maybe every life looked wonderful if all you saw was the photo albums.” ― Liane Moriarty, What Alice Forgot So when I was choosing a photograph to go with this quote, I thought I would post a picture of a time when my family clearly wasn’t having such a great time just to show…
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