My baby turns 10 today. I always say that E taught me to be a mom and that V taught me humility. All the tricks parents learn about that worked so wonderfully on her big sister, V saw through. With…

So I have an actual teenager today. How did that happen? She’s almost as tall as me, wearing braces and the same shoe size as me, and growing out her bangs. She hardly ever lets me take her picture anymore.…

My little V has grown and changed so much this year. I looked back at the past three years’ birthday posts and it was like looking through time. She just shot up during the past year and left the baby…

So! My first baby is twelve. Almost a teen, definitely a tween. Most definitely a tween! I always reread what I wrote the previous year or two so I don’t repeat myself too much. She essentially stays the same person,…

Taking a short break from vacation pictures because today is my little V’s birthday! Every year, I go back to see what I’ve written about her the years before so that I won’t repeat myself too much. I always end…

I like the idea of taking some quiet time to reflect on the Winter solstice. Only I always end up reflecting on my dear little Emmanuelle. Just like I see a hot Summer day in her little sister, I see…

She’s away at horse camp right now, celebrating with her camp friends. I’d be willing to bet she’s the youngest one there. Letting her go was hard. After all, she still needs someone to cuddle her to sleep every night.…

Today, I have a 10 year old. It feels surreal. She’s the same as yesterday, just with a little extra zip in her step because it’s her birthday. But she’s 10. Starting middle school next year and giving me attitude…

V is six years old today, about to start first grade. I look at her when she’s sleeping and she’s still my baby. She looks so small, curled up in bed. I just want to cuddle her and kiss her.…