Ladies of the House

Ladies of the House

Dear Abby and Syd,

I find myself chuckling, while also feeling a little sad that the title of our group chat has evolved from “Ladies of the House” to “Crew Minus a Few”. Wow. Am I really going to be an “empty nester”? How did this happen? I can’t possibly be old enough to be a year away from two kids in college! Can I? Then again…

As I reflect on the last 18 years I am bursting with gratitude and pride! You are without a doubt the greatest gifts I could have ever asked for - truly my greatest accomplishments in life. I must quickly follow that sentiment by acknowledging that the two of you, while I did grow you for 8 1/4 and 9 months respectively, are responsible for your incredible accomplishments and the amazing young women you’ve become.

You are kind, sensitive, funny, curious, compassionate and honest. While you were both made from the same recipe, I love every unique thing about you.

You’ve each worked through tough times in your own way, but never without advocating for yourself and adding a few more tools to your life’s tool box. You’ve taken the time to look back, appreciate how far you’ve come, think about what you might have done differently, and most importantly - to live in the moment and appreciate the incredible accomplishments you know YOU can take credit for. You did it! You can do it! You will do it!

͏Li͏f͏e will never be perfect, but I wish for you more bright days than dark days. Remember to own and control what you can, but be okay with letting go of the things you can’t. Always try to see the glass as half full and find the silver lining. ͏Li͏f͏e is better when you’re happy. Be good to yourself and to the people around you. Love yourself unconditionally. You are strong, own who you are and be proud. And remember to always trust your gut.

I love you to the moon and back.

Love,
Mama