i know what you mean, magikitty. i was always pretty close with my mom, but i found my biggest change was after i had kids. i really understood how my mom felt about us, and why she
still tells us to drive carefully and all that. i finally saw through her eyes, and it has made us closer. not that i'm saying it only happens after kids! i know a
lot changed once i became an adult.
i hope my daughter sees that a lot sooner!! lol!
and thanks, everyone, for your well wishes for my son. he seems to be doing better. i thought it was nice, magikitty that you said you liked hearing about my kids right after i put all that gross stuff in my post! lol!

i knew what you meant though!
it sounds like you had a great time taking care of your cousin (niece?). and i'll tell you, when they're your own, you get used to that nervousness (that they'll fall, or get hurt in some way), because you know they'll be ok. after a few weeks, when they're so fragile and helpless and everything is so new, you get very comfortable. i think you are ready!!!!
bopsmom - i loved all your pictures! howie mandel is not my cup of tea!!
sounds like you'll have a blast at the concert! it's great that you and your daughter can go with such good friends. drink up!! and a yummy dinner too!
so sad no more daddy daughter dances.

at least they'll still go out with the dads though, i guess. i dread that day!!