This kid. She is in her last week of fifth grade. Tomorrow we say goodbye to the elementary years and will be looking ahead at the middle school years. I am so very proud of this little girl becoming a young lady, yet also sad knowing she just keeps growing up. In all the ups and downs as a mom, in the hard moments with our kids, the tough times, long, sleepless nights, temper tantrums, emotional meltdowns, sass, attitude, hormones, eye rolling, bad choices, hurtful words, and more, hands down the hardest thing about being a mom is recognizing your child is growing up! It hurts my heart. She brings me undeniable joy; she is a gift. Yet, each moment that passes is a moment I will never get back. Our destination is one of her growing into a beautiful, funny, brilliant young woman who will march to her own tune, and walk out my doors one day! I may be a bit over dramatic, yet I also recognize our time is precious. I want to listen to every story she wants to share, search every whim she thinks up, apologize every time I mess up and remind her again and again that I am always here for her.
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AHHHHHHHH!!!!!! I’M JUMPING UP AND DOWN!! SO EXCITED! You should have seen Hannah and Leah’s faces when they watched it. Jaws dropped and high pitched screams followed. We are so thrilled for you guys. I already know what a wonderful mom you are to Velda, so this new baby is already so blessed. We commit to pray for a healthy, happy momma and baby. I bet Velda is really excited too! She will be a great big sister! Somehow, we’ll have to figure out a way to get to Alaska to see the new bundle of joy!