Author Archives: jenn

Things I Want To Remember – Dalilah, age 5

Posted on March 12, 2018 by jenn

Dear Dalilah, You have joined the ranks of kids infesting lawns everywhere with dandelions, by making wishes and blowing on the seeds. You call them “Wish Flowers” and I hope you always do. Speaking of cute things you say, you … Continue reading →

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My Dad Died

Posted on March 11, 2018 by jenn

My Dad died in November. Throughout my life, we have had a complicated relationship. Complicated primarily by his social anxiety. For most of my life, he was a passive participant. He was in the house, he was around, but he … Continue reading →

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Are we there yet?

Posted on July 30, 2017 by jenn

Dear Celeste, Happy 17th birthday! I can’t imagine where this year has gone. A moment ago, you were blowing out a pile of brownies turning 16, and before that 15… and yet here we are. You’re about to embark on … Continue reading →

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This is 5

Posted on July 12, 2017 by jenn

Dear Dalilah, Today is your 5th birthday! You have been waiting for this day for a long time! You love your birthday and look forward to it for a long time. I don’t know what 5 will bring for you, … Continue reading →

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Failing

Posted on July 10, 2017 by jenn

I’m not really into failing. I’m more the type of person that will overextend to meet the goal rather than fail. Don’t have enough money with one job? Get more jobs. Don’t understand something? Hit the library (or the google). … Continue reading →

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Sophomore Year

Posted on August 29, 2016 by jenn

Dear Celeste, Today was the first day of your sophomore year. You were so excited this morning, and I couldn’t help but take a deep breath and watch you walk into the school. You have grown leaps and bounds from … Continue reading →

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The Season of Birthdays

Posted on August 12, 2016 by jenn

Dear Casey, How did you get to be so close to 40? Happy 38, my love. This year for your birthday, we did one of your favorite things! We went camping! We took an extra day and got to stay … Continue reading →

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First, Most, Forever, More

Posted on April 22, 2016 by jenn

Dear D, It’s hard to put days like today into words. It’s been cancelled at least 3 times. It’s been promised for over a year. And today, I held your Daddy’s hand while the judge terminated the rights of your … Continue reading →

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Happy 10th Birthday, Skeeter!!

Posted on January 10, 2016 by jenn

Dear Skeeter, People say a lot of things about you. They say you’re funny looking. They say you look like a little old man. With your charm- you win over just about everyone, within seconds. Even self proclaimed non-dog-people. You … Continue reading →

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Resolutions

Posted on January 7, 2016 by jenn

I mentioned that getting back to writing is part of my New Year resolutions. I don’t typically do many of these, but here are a few Casey and I are committing to this year. Movie Nights on Fridays Game Nights … Continue reading →

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