Letters to Lola: Hold my Hand

Today I let go of you for the first time. In my mind I didn’t want to, and in my heart I know I never really will. Today, though, my hands slowly released you into the world for you to take your first little steps. I realize you won’t understand this Titanic movie...

Letters to Lola: The First Year

One year. Tomorrow marks one year since your beautiful, happy, bright light entered this world. I remember this day last year. It was filled with so much worry and so many unknowns. Would you be healthy? Would I be a good mom? Would I be able to balance everything ok?...

Letters to Lola: The Girl in the Mirror

I never realized how many mirrors we have in our house until you came along. Even when you were a newborn, your eyes would light up when you’d see yourself in the mirror. And now, as a toddler, who can stand on the bathroom counter and lean up against your reflection,...

Letters to Lola: A Vacation State of Mind

I’ve been going to Myrtle Beach for the past two decades with my parents, and this was my first year going AS a parent. It was an out-of-body experience to show you the ocean that I remember as a little girl asking “Are we there yet?” a million times on the way…...

Letters to Lola: You Are My Sunshine

“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey…” I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve sang that song to you in the past 10, almost 11, months. I’d be writing this from our million dollar beachfront mansion if that gives you any...