As I celebrate my eleventh “mommyversary,” one would think that my strides are longer, but I actually find myself taking smaller steps as my “baby” becomes a pre-adolescent.
We’re both entering uncharted territory, and I want to make sure that I’m being a supportive mother who treads lightly as she explores the world no longer needing to hold my hand but knowing that I’m not too far behind to offer support and love.
I’m thankful for being her mom and celebrating Mother’s Day with her, my mom and husband (her dad).
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, mothers to be, aunties, mother-like-figures, etc.
This it it! The day has finally arrived! In a few hours, we’ll be cheering on our home team, the Eagles, as they play in the Super Bowl! My nine year old is so excited. She knows way more than I do about the players and their positions and is lucky enough to witness the Eagles make it twice in her lifetime. I’m just amazed at how much she’s grown in that time as well.
We’re both hoping to see the Eagles win it all again! 💚😊🦅
My family is everything to me, and I’m so happy and thankful for a how giving they are. My daughter and husband have both added so much to my life for which I’m grateful. Here’s to another happy Thanksgiving!
Though neither my daughter nor I have watched a Harry Potter movie nor read the books (don’t judge us! 😅), we had a magical time at the Franklin Institute’s Harry Potter exhibit.
Now we’re both excited to work our way back in time binge watching and getting to know each and every character of the four houses. 🤗
Quinn and I had such a wonderful play date with our friends. She didn’t want to go at the end of the day, and I secretly didn’t want to go either. With the pandemic looming over us for the past few years, time together with friends feels so special and is definitely important for Quinn as an only child. I’m so grateful for these moments with dear friends. Looking forward to next time. 🥰
Yesterday, while eating dinner it happened. My daughter’s last baby tooth came out while she was eating a pineapple. She just turned nine in May and already a couple of years ahead of the average kid when it comes to losing teeth. Then again, she was ahead of the average kid with getting her first baby teeth.
I remember being so excited when I saw those two little teeth peeking through those baby gums. I was even joyful when Quinn lost her first tooth just about four years later.
But this milestone is much different. Yes, she’s still technically a child for nine more years, but her teeth confirm that adulthood will be here before I know it. With this in mind, I will continue to cherish the moments we have together and just watch in awe as she continues to mature and flourish into a young lady.
This is it: the last day of third grade for my daughter. She’s excited, and I am too! I’m so glad Quinn had a wonderful school year back in the classroom after virtual learning for the previous year and a half.
She’s grown so much, both physically, intellectually and mentally, for which I’m grateful. Now it’s time for some summer break fun!
It’s dance recital season, and while it was nonstop, torrential rain as we ran in the building from the car, the performances were absolute sunshine!
My nine year old was in three different dance numbers including the finale with the “big” kids and did a fabulous job holding her own as her dad, Nana and I cheered Quinn on.
I couldn’t be prouder of her, the other dancers and Miss Dez who did a wonderful job choreographing the hip hop numbers.
I can’t believe I’m celebrating my tenth “mommyversary!” I’ve learned and grown so much, but I still have big shoes to fill. Interestingly, one of the gifts my husband and daughter gave me was quite symbolic and reminded me of this fact. About a month ago, my husband sent me a text about a pair of sneakers he planned on purchasing for our daughter for her ninth birthday, and I replied back saying that I wouldn’t mind a pair of those as well and have always loved the classic Adidas sneakers. Little did I know, he was purchasing a pair for the both of us to wear together on Mother’s Day because Quinn wanted us to be twins. She was so excited, and I was too.
Then, the card she gave me just added to the symbolic gesture. It said, “Mom, I’ve got some really big shoes to fill.” She then told me that she picked the card because she loves wearing my shoes and how she hopes to be like me when she grows up. This made my day but made me think about how I’m still learning and growing as a mother. Quinn is in her last year of single digits. Her interests are constantly evolving, and she will be a tween before I know it. I noticed on the side of the sneaker it says, “Superstar” in gold, which is how she often views me. I hope that I can continue to fill those shoes and be the mom that she needs in the years to come.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, mothers to be, aunties, mother-like-figures, etc.
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