Day 5 – Rest

Dear One, we were created for rhythms of work and rest. Just as a good yeast-dough bread needs to rest before in the process of being shaped into its nourishing, delicious final form, we need to relax to develop and grow into what we were made to be.

It’s part of this wild goodness and […]

Day 4 – You’re Beautiful

There is a song on the radio right now, with a super-catchy beat, and when it came on the other day you clapped and danced along to it. I did too. But then I listened to the words, Dear Girl, and I cringed. I hate that our world will teach you that your beauty […]

Day 3 – Laugh Often

Child, you have a great laugh. It mostly comes out when we chase you or tickle you, and it’s awfully infectious.

Your Mama can be a bit serious at times, intensely focused on the task before her, and I promise I’m working on this because really, I want to laugh more with you. Once upon […]

Day 2 – Be Thankful

Dear Girl – you’re two now, and awfully proud to hold up two pudgy fingers when we ask you how old you are. And although you can’t say “birthday” you certainly like saying “happy”. That’s right you know, it’s more about celebrating a happy day than about marking another year.

Ever since you came home, […]