I remember the exact moment I realized my daughter was no longer a kid. I was walking alongside her while we were out shopping. I turned to look at her and suddenly I saw that she was no longer a little girl holding my hand. She was a tween. Almost overnight, she went from being a child to a … [Read more...]
My Very Own Peter Pan
When I was a young girl, especially pre-teen and early teens, I desperately wanted to grow up. I couldn't wait to be able to stay up later, or go places on my own, to wear make-up and drive a car. I wanted to be taken seriously and I just couldn't wait for it to happen. I often hear the statement, … [Read more...]
What’s a Mom to do?
I was really hoping to delay this at least another year, preferably 2, when Cam would be in middle school.He's really wanting a facebook page. NOW.He hasn't really bothered much about it, just saying how he couldn't wait to get onto facebook, knowing it would be some time before he was allowed … [Read more...]