Holy crap! YOU ARE TWENTY YEARS OLD! How did that happen? WHEN did it happen? Wasn’t it just the other day we were getting you ready for your first dance recital? You have always been more mature and wiser than your years so there isn’t a whole lot for me to tell you. If I…
So this is it…. Year two… feels like just yesterday I was dropping you off at Pre-K…. I can see the excitement and anticipation on your face (and don’t think that look of frustration hasn’t gone unnoticed either). I’m sure you can see the pain in mine; but what you can’t see is the swelling…
Read more Words of Wisdom as you prepare for your 2nd year as a Longhorn
19! I can’t even believe it! I remember the day you were born as if it were yesterday. Labor was induced and scheduled so there are no dramatic stories to tell.. having you was fairly quick, in relation to your brothers anyway, and, sort of easy- as easy as childbirth can be …not sure but…
Tomorrow is my baby’s last “official” day in high school. Of course, such a momentous day wouldn’t be complete without my usual “words of wisdom”.. so here goes… Life is one grand, sweet song so start the music and dance. Dance to the songs in your head, to the rhythm in your heart, and to…
So here we are… the big “18”.. in a few short months you will be off in this big world all on your own and there is nothing I can do about it.. Your dad and I have spent many years trying really hard to instill morals and values and impart all the little bits…
Where did the years go? It seems like just yesterday your dad and I were waiting to meet you; Anxious to know what you looked like, whose eyes you would have… We had so many questions. Now here we are, you’re 16!… In two short years you’ll be packing your bags for college, work, or wherever…
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I was on a flight recently when I began to overhear a conversation between two men. One man told the other that he had two daughters, both older. The other man said he had one son, 14 months old. The first man proceeds to tell him that he HAD to have another child and growing…
These two crazies are headed back to school for their second semester away… I wish you loads of fun, amazing success, and leave you both with an abundance of love… and, of course, my Words of Wisdom (the ones you all thought I was done with). 😊🤷🏼♀️ So here goes… Be open to new people.…
17! Almost an adult in the eyes of the world; forever a baby in my mind. It doesn’t matter how tall you get, how grown up you look, or how smart you become, you will forever be my baby. Although I say I will always be there, by your side, protecting you from well, everything,…
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