Fantastic summary of oh so many epic stories and memories! May the blessings of humor coax us forward in this life. Here’s to Cleo and her wonderful parents!
Yes I’m implicated in some of this, but honestly, I laughed out loud more than a few times. You sure can write humor, dear Belle. The truth can be really funny. I’m a proud Mama. And Grandma too. Here’s to some laughs and adventures ahead with our teenager! ❤️
I loved this Belle. You capture the essence of mothering, both the pain and the pleasure. Having raised 2 very spirited children I could relate to so much of this.
Love your wry humor. My soon-to-be-13 granddaughter, a kindred spirit to your lovely daughter, sleeps in the room next to my “office”. (Her parents and brother sleep in the cottage next door.) I hear her getting ready for school as I write this. You’ve given me a huge burst of slightly weepy thankfulness for my immense good fortune.
Btw when I click the “Manage Subscription” button I get a message saying I can’t do that from within the app. I’m using my phone. Hope this is something you can fix!
This is so beautiful Belle. Thanks for the laughs. And happy birthday to my favorite Cleo. 🙌
Thanks, Adam. Love you.
Fantastic summary of oh so many epic stories and memories! May the blessings of humor coax us forward in this life. Here’s to Cleo and her wonderful parents!
Thanks, sis!
love you love her
love you too.
As usual..funny, insightful and beautifully touching. Motherhood— you nailed it.
Thanks, Sal!
Yes I’m implicated in some of this, but honestly, I laughed out loud more than a few times. You sure can write humor, dear Belle. The truth can be really funny. I’m a proud Mama. And Grandma too. Here’s to some laughs and adventures ahead with our teenager! ❤️
xoxo
Thanks for making me feel less alone as a mama to a “spirited, willful” kid!
❤️❤️❤️
Amount of joy produced by the shenanigans of a spirited, energetic, creative, inquisitive child - so great it can't be measured.
I loved this Belle. You capture the essence of mothering, both the pain and the pleasure. Having raised 2 very spirited children I could relate to so much of this.
Aww, thanks Patty.
Fun Summary! Happy Birthday!! I had the exact same experience with that Thriller Video!
Thanks, Kari!
LOVED!
Thank you!
Keep getting n that chair
xoxo
Love your wry humor. My soon-to-be-13 granddaughter, a kindred spirit to your lovely daughter, sleeps in the room next to my “office”. (Her parents and brother sleep in the cottage next door.) I hear her getting ready for school as I write this. You’ve given me a huge burst of slightly weepy thankfulness for my immense good fortune.
Btw when I click the “Manage Subscription” button I get a message saying I can’t do that from within the app. I’m using my phone. Hope this is something you can fix!
I love this, Jackie. I'll look into the issue.
A wonderful collection of remembrances! This is a beautiful way to mark time—13 years🥳🥳