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lespring Super Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 2:44 PM Post subject: How do you make it stop?
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How do you make it stop? When she comes upstairs in the morning looking 3 years older, and I ask her if someone gave her something while she slept. She just crinkles her nose up at me at laughs.
If we go to to the park, that is not a little girl on the swings anymore.
In fact, she she rarely asks to go to the park now.
At night, she takes herself downstairs to dress for bed, then hollers up the stairs, "I'm ready!" which is my cue to come down to tuck her in. But a few days ago she stood at the top of the stairs, poised to make her trip down to change into her PJ's. "Goodnight mom. See you in the morning." I am no longer welcome in the bedtime routine.
She has a new agenda now, and it doesn't always involve me. In fact, most of the time it does not!
She has her eye out for other things...
other adventures...
And possibly other...ehem..."people"
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Googsmom Super Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 2:50 PM Post subject:
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{{{{{HUGS}}}}} She's growing up Momma
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mellysmom Senior Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 3:19 PM Post subject:
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Wow,
Beautiful!!!!
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Ericanaysha Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 4:14 PM Post subject:
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She looks so grown! Such a beauty!
_________________ ~Erica~
Mama to Natalie (6), Caleb (2), and Ephraim (5 months- MDS)
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Solveig Super Moderator
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Posted: August 14 2010, 4:22 PM Post subject:
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I've just had a taste of that feeling myself this summer. My girl's only 10, and I want the world to stop turning so she doesn't grow up so fast!!!
So glad you're ahead of me on this part of the road - means that there's someone I've known for a while here to tell me it's going to be ok when I'm on the same spot you are right now .
She's beautiful. And so grown. So proud of you, Mama, you've done a great job.
_________________ Mom to:
Jesper 07/23/95 (stepson)
Hanne Torill 06/06/98 (daughter)
Benedikte 04/14/00 DS (daughter)
Mads & Emil 07/05/00 (stepsons)
Svein Atle 05/13/03 (son)
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Vicki89 Senior Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 4:50 PM Post subject:
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love the pictures!!! i know im trying to figure out where the first 10 months with kole have gone. it already seems like everything has gone SO fast
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Tigger Super Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 5:55 PM Post subject:
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Wow!! Look at that grown up girl She looks amazing!!!!
_________________ Karyn
Mum to Nikki (Jul 89), Stefanie (Sep 96), Joel [June 98] and Talitha (DS) (Nov 05) AVSD/PDA repaired 23 March 06
"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14
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AliMama Senior Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 6:14 PM Post subject:
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Beautiful pictures! What a wonderful girl you have!
_________________ Maresa,
Mom to Alisa (10-29-2008) DS, complete AV canal repair on 3-6-09
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Emdad Super Moderator
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Posted: August 14 2010, 6:52 PM Post subject:
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Wow is right.
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Nature goes her own way and all that to us seems an exception is really according to order.
-Goethe
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DanielsMommy Super Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 7:43 PM Post subject:
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Leah, those are some amazing pictures. Her smile lights up her whole face. She looks BEAUTIFUL.
I know how the times does fly....she is not a little girl any more. Thank God I have you to pave the way for me .
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Lisa - Mommy to Elayna 10-1-02 and Daniel (Ds) 6-7-05
Always have hope....Without rain, there can be no rainbows.
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thadlo Senior Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 7:44 PM Post subject:
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What beautiful pictures! She is turning into quite the young lady! Sometimes growing up doesn't seem fair.
_________________ Lorene in MI
Wife to Thad
Mom to Mackenna (6/1/97) Tanner (2/12/99) Ashton (3/8/01) and Sienna (7/14/09)
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Arielle Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 8:02 PM Post subject:
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*sigh*
Living the same life here with my own 13 year old...I'm there for ya!
(By the way...how is it that Angela just keeps getting CUTER?! AJ would so be all over her )
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kzmom Senior Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 8:14 PM Post subject:
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Beautiful pictures!
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Kristen
Mom to Zach (Jan 2005) and Katelyn (Feb 2008 DS)
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Mya's Mom New Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 8:31 PM Post subject:
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your daughter is beautiful! Mine is 4 years old, and I already feel like she's growing up too fast:)
_________________ Emily
mom to Mya, 4 years old (3/16/06)
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SherryinWI Senior Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 8:47 PM Post subject:
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Wow! She really has grown-up like overnight. What wonderful pictures...you have to be so so proud of these awesome photos! And proud of Angela as well.
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kris10z Super Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 9:14 PM Post subject:
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Such beautiful portraits. She's growing up TOO fast!
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Edensmama Senior Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 9:51 PM Post subject:
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YIKES! She looks like a WOMAN practically!! Oh my goodness..time sure does fly. She has the most amazing smile...you must be so proud of her.
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ellenstumbo Senior Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 10:35 PM Post subject:
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She is so beautiful!
And most people that know me know they are not allowed to say Nichole is a big girl. I remind them quickly she is my BABY! Although she is almost 3!
_________________ Ellen, honored to be married to Andy since Feb 2003 and mom to Ellie (08/21/05) Nina (05/01/06 CP) and Nichole (10/02/07 DS)
www.elliestumbo.blogspot.com
"For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:13-14
God does not make mistakes
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Kasey Senior Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 11:45 PM Post subject:
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Great pictures! She really does look like she grew up over night- shocking!!
_________________ Kasey, mom to Paige (2!)
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Sally/Grandma to Mya Super Member
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Posted: August 14 2010, 11:54 PM Post subject:
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Leah...when did this happen??? That is how I feel too. She is becoming a beautiful young woman. I praise her independence...but feel your pain as well. I fell it every time I look at my daughter..the mother of 3...YIKES...but you already know that being a mother, a momma, a mommy...it never stops.
_________________ Mya's Grandma
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MissTsMom Senior Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 1:24 AM Post subject:
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Oh My Goodness she is growing up. I can't believe it! Where has the time gone?! Just Beautiful!!!
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Kim and Miss T
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Kim~~Mom to TWO Miracles
Gaby 11/8/93
Thea-Ann Marie 06/16/06 DS
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Karien Senior Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 1:56 AM Post subject:
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She has turned into a beautiful young lady! She really has grown up so fast.....just wait till there's as sister to teach new things!
_________________ Karien: happily married to Neels
Mom to Ewald (16), Eduan (13), Alvin (9) and KALLEN
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~Ben'smum~ Super Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 2:31 AM Post subject:
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Beautiful picures! She really has grown up so much since I've joined this forum.
_________________ Karen- Mum to the world's cutest baby!! Ben
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dect Super Moderator
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Posted: August 15 2010, 2:40 AM Post subject:
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I can't believe how grown up she's looking
_________________ Deryck
Dad to Xena 2 Aug 97, Lucas 28 Jun 99, Persephone 12 Jan 2004 (DS & AVSD repaired, artificial mitral valve)
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind - Theodore Geisel (Dr Seuss)
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earlyam Senior Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 5:35 AM Post subject:
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Beautiful......Just so grown up!
_________________ Jo, Mum to Georgia 11/11/03 ( BIG High School Musical fan) and Ethan 16/12/07 (DS)
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LinMac Super Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 7:03 AM Post subject:
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Leah.....did you take those photos yourself? They are amazing! Just like the young woman blossoming before your eyes!
I love those photos.
I often tell my daughter Hannah I'm going to borrow Homer Simpsons debigulator to put her in it....have you seen that episode?
Thanks for sharing these with us....today I'm finding the hands on very stressful with Robert. This post reminds me it won't always be like this!
_________________ Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 12 ), Robert (Aged 6 - DS)
First day at school
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lespring Super Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 9:44 AM Post subject:
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Thanks everyone! Yes, she is growing up VERY fast! She has changed so much the last year, it is hard to believe. The little girl is gone.
Linda, no I had these pictures done. I got my new camera before the Serbia trip and have yet to really learn now to work it! ROFL
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AMTJmom Super Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 11:25 AM Post subject:
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What a beautiful young lady Angela has become! I've found that being the mom to a teen-age daughter is fun, exciting, and scary!
_________________ Julie - wife to Allan (5-90),mom to Andrew (6-93), Madelyn (3-96), Tyler (11-98 ), Jackson (ds 10-27-06), and adopting Dashlyn! (ds 3-21-08 )
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momofrussell Super Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 12:03 PM Post subject:
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*sniff* baby girl is growing up!!! Beautiful!!!!
_________________ Adrienne - mom to: Regan 17, Russell 12 DS, Autism, Visually Impaired, Reece 9.
DSAGSL 2009 Buddy Walk
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huskies9798 Super Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 2:03 PM Post subject:
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OMG Leah stunning!!!! she looks so grown up, beautiful
_________________ chris
mommy to brooke ds 8-30-04 blake 1-24-07
ss derek 1-19-94
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4littlelambs Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 4:50 PM Post subject:
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Oh my goodness... she's gorgeous!!! I have followed this board (without introducing myself) for years and remember a wee Angela... I don't think I have seen a picture of her for a long time.
She's just beautiful!!!
Love,
Susan & Josh
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maggiebeth25 Senior Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 7:41 PM Post subject:
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so beautiful!
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Shawn's mommy Senior Member
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Posted: August 15 2010, 9:18 PM Post subject: leah,
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wow, she is just so cute... It's hard to believe the little girl is gone... don't you wish you could freeze time... I love the pictures..
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Shawn's Mommy-Christy Jennifer 23 Reese 15 Shawn the big 8
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Jeri Senior Member
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Posted: August 16 2010, 6:57 AM Post subject:
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She is amazing. She is so pretty. Thanks for sharing so much with us and for showing us the way.
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JanetG Super Member
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Posted: August 16 2010, 7:55 AM Post subject:
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She is beautiful, and her smile is absolutely infectious! You must be so proud of the young lady she's becoming....
_________________ Janet (44) and Jeff (44)
Joshua (angel) '85
Sarah-age 22
Jaret-age 5
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Momof6 Super Member
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Posted: August 16 2010, 9:29 AM Post subject:
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Oh My Goodness, she just took my breath away. She is just beautiful leah.
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Asa's Momma Senior Member
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Posted: August 16 2010, 2:28 PM Post subject:
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What a wonderful young lady!
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zorasmom New Member
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Posted: August 17 2010, 4:44 AM Post subject:
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Thank you for sharing these fantastic pictures! Angela is a beautiful girl and I think you have perfectly captured the hopes and fears of most parents watching our children grow and develop into free-thinking independent young adults.
Zora is only 8 but each move toward independence fills me with hope and anguish - it is all so poignant, but unavoidable!
Thanks again for sharing.
Teresa
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Tom Administrator
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Posted: August 17 2010, 11:37 AM Post subject:
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She has grown into a beautiful young lady since we saw you last. Then she was a beautiful little girl. They grow up so fast. In 19 days my daughter will be gone until Christmas vacation. They grow up way too fast.
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Me-Shell Senior Member
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Posted: August 17 2010, 12:00 PM Post subject:
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ONE WORD "GORGEOUS"
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Michelle, Fiance to Wyatt, Mom to Shane (20), Aubrey (17) and Baby Cameron DS (02/06/08 )
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." After all today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.
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