Our youngest daughter said goodbye to her passy this week. I was all for it. The time had come. But when it came, I felt a bit sentimental and even sad. We snipped the passy so it felt uncomfortable in her mouth. She took one suck and handed it right back. She said, “Passy broken.” And with that, we put it away. Simple enough. Kinda. Watching her struggle with the … [Read more...] about Passy Down
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Be Light
Caroline, Life is about to change. This week you begin school. You go from slow mornings and boundless days to classes and homework, schedules and practices. You go from family to friends. You go from home to world. We are sending you out. Your mom and I know you're ready. Every day you remind us you're ready. Your endless energy, your active mind, your desire to … [Read more...] about Be Light
To Catch a Frog
My son saw the frog first. It sat at the lake's edge where the water laps the sand. It leapt just as we approached. Without hesitation, my son dove after him, splashing and running and grabbing at the water down the shoreline. After a flurried few seconds, and to my great surprise, my little three-year-old held up the frog and shouted, "I got it!" He grasped the frog in his … [Read more...] about To Catch a Frog