A cookie kind of day

at 06/22/09 12:25PM
It's kind of a sad and lonely day around here today. Our good friend Chelsea called last night saying that she was going to Aunt Hannah's house, and wanted to know if Kathryn would like to tag along. Our little girl? On a trip all by herself?? She was such a big girl packing up her things and putting them in her backpack. Of course, she was ready 3 hours early, but still carried her backpack around with her all morning. When Chelsea got to the house, she went around giving her hugs, and all I could think was, "she'll be a teenager before I can blink". I love my little girls so much, and it's so hard to see them growing up so fast... and remember to let go a little as they do.

Sad doesn't begin to describe what Livie was feeling as Kate pulled away. She was downright depressed. Thankfully, this Mama had something up her sleeve! I had whipped up a batch of sugar cookies and had them chilling in the fridge this morning, ready to be cut into shapes and decorated when we walked back in from waving goodbye.

Success!

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  • boromom
    Wow that brings back lots of memories. :)
    by boromom at 06/22/09 12:56PM
  • tryphena
    I can't believe how big Kathryn suddenly looks! They really grow up when their confidence gets this big of a boost--she's finally big enough to go somewhere without you.

    My girls have always spent one week each at my parents' house every summer, and I was amazed at how much they grew from being away from me occasionally.
    by tryphena at 06/22/09 2:01PM
  • wifelet
    You need to put some bricks on those girls heads!! Too big!!!
    by wifelet at 06/22/09 2:32PM
  • acurtis
    Look at Liv's little hand in that picture. Too precious. Their hair is getting so long. It looks great! Sorry I had to let you go so fast today, we just pulled in and I looked back and C was asleep and Michael was drifting off, so I had to run them inside before I ruined naps! Ahhh... anyway, good to talk. Love you all so so so much!
    by acurtis at 06/22/09 2:54PM
  • shelbysmom
    I'm gonna be honest. This brought tears to my eyes! I know the time will come when the girls will spend the night away from me but I am not ready yet!!

    Can't wait to see those precious girls!
    by shelbysmom at 06/22/09 3:52PM
  • meditationis
    Great work, Mom! Keep the smiles and sugar cookies comin'!
    by meditationis at 06/22/09 4:38PM
  • kerrielee
    Such precious girls,and yes they do get to be teenagers sooooo fast,it makes me want to cry too!Love you guys!
    by kerrielee at 06/22/09 4:44PM
  • lol_smile456
    Awww. :')
    by lol_smile456 at 06/22/09 6:03PM
  • jess
    Such beautiful little girls!
    by jess at 06/22/09 7:12PM
  • stylinmama
    So sweet. :) Your girls are so pretty. And I know what you mean; Anna's only 8 weeks old and I'm already getting depresed about how much she's grown.
    by stylinmama at 06/23/09 1:31AM
  • shaneg
    You have a handfull of little dollys. I'd be hardpressed to let them go anywhere without me (but I would being that it's healthy for them).
    by shaneg at 06/23/09 7:02AM
  • snickers63
    ah... this is the first of many goodbyes! But I bet it was good for Olivia to be the big kid on the block for a little while!!
    by snickers63 at 06/24/09 11:54PM
  • tuffgirl
    hi Aunt Micah
    by tuffgirl at 06/27/09 9:16AM
  • nillabarr
    I just looked at your etsy! My!! You do the CUTEST stuff! Can you do one of those birdie appliques on a onesie? I was thinking of getting the girls matching shirts and then maybe pillows for their rooms (they are going to share). I might have the fabric I would like you to use for that.

    Oh... AND.. I was going through stuff the other day and found the burp cloths you made. I had forgotten about them and got sooooo excited to use them again!! :)
    by nillabarr at 06/27/09 10:38PM
  • karliemichelle
    :) sweet pictures. they are growing up so fast. :) and they're as beautiful as ever!
    by karliemichelle at 06/28/09 12:40AM