Melanie -
I love your book, The Slippery Year!
Although I am a tad older than you with 4 kids (ranging in age 17-24), I can relate to all of those moments you describe.
As I have gotten older I try to err on the side of joy more than on the side of fear – but it is a tough battle.
All moments are precious.
I can tell you that as the kids grow and flourish and you have done your job parenting, as you and your dear husband are doing, the moments of joy increase.
Sending you congrats on your terrific writing -
I look forward to reading more of your work!
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TSY garners rave reviews from San Francisco Chronicle, New Yorker's Book Bench, Christian Science Monitor, San Francisco Magazine, Elle, Kirkus, Booklist, BookPage, NY Post and others
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April 26, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Melanie -
I love your book, The Slippery Year!
Although I am a tad older than you with 4 kids (ranging in age 17-24), I can relate to all of those moments you describe.
As I have gotten older I try to err on the side of joy more than on the side of fear – but it is a tough battle.
All moments are precious.
I can tell you that as the kids grow and flourish and you have done your job parenting, as you and your dear husband are doing, the moments of joy increase.
Sending you congrats on your terrific writing -
I look forward to reading more of your work!