“The main thing that ever helped mothers was other people mothering them; a chain of mothering that keeps the whole shebang afloat.” -Anne Lamott
She’s a smart one, that Anne
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Mieke 06.21.10 at 10:25 pm
SO so true.
suzi banks baum 03.21.11 at 7:39 pm
Just yesterday, at a concert in which my son took part, the conductor introduced a program of eclectic music from different cultures and used this quote “Real life begins out at the edge of your comfort zone”.
Just like parenting, where we hover, bake, stir and fold the edges of this comfort zone, day after day.
Why is creating a comfort zone for your family so uncomfortable at times? Okay. This, Paige, is the premise of my book. Thanks for helping me get here.
I adore you.
And I miss you.
Love, S