Category: birth order

To My Last Baby On Her Last Year of Preschool

Dearest C, Today you visited your “new” preschool classroom.  I say “new” with a smile, because you have already been a student at your school for the previous two years. And before that, you were a baby who came to this school every day to drop off and pick up your big sister Annie Rose... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
September 7, 2014 at 10:32 am • 

What a Difference a Year Makes

Friday was Katie’s last full day of first grade.  It was also Cleo’s first birthday.  Andrew, Annie Rose, Cleo and I joined all the other first grade families at noon to participate in the first grade barbecue.  I sat on the ground with my hot dog and chips and reflected on the difference a year... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
June 13, 2011 at 12:48 pm • 

The Night Before

‘Twas the night before The birth mother visit And all through the house,Every creature was stirring (but hopefully not a mouse) After months of anticipation, tomorrow is the big day.  Katie’s birth mother and her two children are making the trek to Chicago.  As expected, Katie’s behavior has steadily deteriorated as the visit draws closer. ... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
July 29, 2010 at 10:18 pm • 
Advertisement: