Mom Little Girl <PLUS — 2024>

Because this is the short season. The golden one. The one where "mom" and "little girl" are still one heartbeat.

Make it count. Even—especially—on the hard days. mom little girl

There is a magic that happens in the quiet space between a mother and her daughter. It is a bond woven not just from DNA, but from whispered secrets, shared laughter, and the soft, sticky kisses goodnight. Because this is the short season

But she is also her own person. Fierce where I was shy. Loud where I learned to be quiet. Watching her navigate the world is like reading a beautiful book where I already know the beginning but am desperate to see how her unique chapter unfolds. Make it count

Every day, I see pieces of my own childhood reflected back at me—but through a softer, brighter lens. When she twirls in her too-big princess dress, I see the clumsy joy I once had. When she furrows her brow in concentration while drawing a rainbow, I see my own stubborn determination.

In the Eyes of My Little Girl: A Reflection on Motherhood