The Baby Is Growing Up
Montco Mommy's youngest soon won't be so young.
Tonight is the last night my baby girl will be 4. By tomorrow, technically at 4:44 p.m., she will turn 5. As a mother, I struggle with her getting older. Some days, I can’t wait to, say have a beer with my daughter. Other days, I miss how her tiny baby hands would curl around my finger. I can’t decide if I want her to stay tiny forever or get older. One major fear I often think over is her teenage years. If there is any truth to “bad karma,” I’m probably due for some rough years in there somewhere. As hormones start to influence her decisions, tone of voice and attitude toward her mother, we could have some issues. We are a lot alike, to be honest. I know when we butt heads it is because I’ve produced a daughter that is as stubborn, …
andthatsthetruth
4:56 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
I hope you had a nice party day! Sorry this is belated. My youngest is 13 and he was such a sweetie growing up to the teen years. Minor crying spells, if any. No tantrums. Never argued the word NO, ( until lately). Has always looked after the special ed kids at school and became their friend. The neighborhood playground you could find mothers just waiting for my son to come to play with their … more ›