Daughters

Forever an ABBA fan!

 

My middle daughter pointed out that it is (or was) National Daughters Day. I usually avoid stuff like this because it's a lot of pressure saying all the right things about my 3 daughters that I love dearly!  

Maddie is devoted, and patient, and passionate about the things / people she cares about. She taught her mother a few lessons in 2021, and I've definitely been changed "For Good" through our interactions and travels. She has a courageous spirit, loves to be outside, hiking, camping, adventuring. We love you dearly Motz!

Brooklyn is a remarkable person with a huge heart. She's getting ready to take the world by storm, focusing on nursing in HS, speaking her mind when it's important and valuing the voiceless even if she's in the minority. Tonight we went to Dear Evan Hansen together. On the way home I was trying to articulate a thought I had about the show, how it applied to us. The things we've been through this year have been hard, but "... you kids have taught your parents to be more open-minded, you made US better people." We're a bunch of cubes thinking we have to fit into a perfect circle, but that is simply not going to be. Our diversity makes us better. Love you Brooklyn!!!

... with her favorite Marley ...

Brooklyn with her
homecoming date.
I was unsure about
including him when
he doesn't know
he's on here!

If you could remember what McK was like the first three years of her life, you'd never believe she is the same kid! She wouldn't talk to anyone outside our little family. She would hide behind our legs, or bury her head in our laps, or close her eyes ... because if she couldn't see you, you couldn't see her! She was about 3 when the faucet was opened and she hasn't stopped talking since. She's my kid who has only known cancer. She get's a little anxious sometimes, but she's always willing to talk to me. I can ask her a dozen or more questions and just listen quietly for her answers. We can always get things worked out and back on track. She begged us for a long time for a dog. She would write "10 Reasons We Need a Dog" every so often so I wouldn't forget! Now I can't imagine "not" being dog people! I love you more, McK!