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Entering Tween Territory

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Happy Birthday MiriamSomehow I became the mother of a ‘tween’ today.  How did that happen? Eleven years- really???  Just last week I cuddled her in bed listening to her quavery two-year old voice as she ‘read’ me her favorite bedtime story. And a few days before that I’d ask her, “What does the chicken say?” a million times a day just to hear her adorable”Buck-Buck-Buh-Guck” answer. And yesterday, I know, was the first night she slept in a ‘big girl’ bed with her little sister tucked in beside her.Sisters and piglet

This growing up thing- I’m not sure what I think about it. I’d like some more time to figure it out.  So, lets slow this train down! Okay?

Tiny two-year old Miriam is gone, but looking at her face I often still see her chubby toddler cheeks and tiny ponytail.  I can still hear her two-year old voice every time I read that favorite bedtime story to the current toddler in the house.

This birthday- ELEVEN- I am freezing for a minute.  She’s changing so fast; next year the doll clothes might be gathering dust on the shelf. I’m going to hold tight to this amazing in between time when a hint of little girl remains in my young lady.Bee halloween costume with matching doll costume

I look at this child of mine, who now is much less child and mostly a young woman, and my heart soars.  She was amazing when she was tiny {and boy, do I miss that tiny hand in mine}… but the young woman she has become, I never dreamed of.  Walking alongside her through this next part of her life, as she sorts out her worldview, her beliefs, her hopes, her dreams, is such a privilege. Farm Life

Welcome to 11 Miriam- I think this year may be the best yet!

 

 

October 3, 2014 · Leave a Comment

About Amanda

Amanda is an adventurous mom of six based in southern Virginia. She’s teaching her crew to live life to the fullest whether they are home on the farm or trekking through a new concrete jungle. She's passionate about intentional mothering through life’s joys and challenges, and learning to embrace the gift of each new day together.

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