I still grapple with the idea of being the mom of a 16 year old. The thought astounds me every time it crosses my mind. The way friends and family look at me when they say "wow, you're the mom of a 16 year old" confirms they feel like I do. Parenting has been my greatest gift. It has also been the part of my life moving the swiftest. The memory of my daughter's birth is still … [Read more...]