Tonight while I was cooking dinner I said something to Teagan about learning to cook and she told me she didn't need to learn. I asked her who was going to cook for her when she grows up and lives on her own and she answered "you, mom." I explained that when she gets old enough, she will move out and live on her own and learn how to take care of herself, and she replied "but I LOVE you!" in a somewhat betrayed tone of voice. Like how could I ever think of sending her out on her own? I just wanted to fold her in my arms and tell her she could stay forever, but I know how this growing up business is supposed to work. I sure hope when she's ready to go I've given her all the tools she needs to be the best person she possibly can be.
I know! She's only four!!!
Here we are, back in the present, Teagan and I checking out the ice sculptures in town square park this weekend. It was sooooo cold!! If it weren't so damn cold I probably wouldn't be dwelling on such depressing subjects. Here's to an early summer this year!!!
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Okay it does look really cold there. But I like that last photo a lot, with little Teagan's head peeking through the ice sculpture.
I already miss June as a baby, as ironic as that may be. I can't wait to see what comes next, and I miss all the snuggles of yesterday.
It is great being a parent.
There is a 1/3 chance we'll move back to Alaska come graduation this summer. I promise to keep you posted.
I miss those old days too. That little girl has grown up so much, she's no longer the little baby I spent so much time with.
And Sassy is right! But she is also great now.
Can't wait to have to deal with all this with my own kid.
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