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Melissa Leebaert's avatar

I’m reading at my favorite time - early morning. I sat in the kitchen with your mom seeing what she saw. I felt nostalgic for those days when I was the lone girl w 3 smelly brothers. My mom

And I had our own relationship; a refuge really. And I felt choked up for the years when I was that mom w my beautiful boy standing on the chair next to me, looking deep into the bowl of peanut butter, eggs, flour... “These cookies smell ready. I don’t think we even need to cook them.” Thank you amie

Jillian Hess's avatar

Your mom was so funny: the human offspring 😂 I love how her personality comes through in her writing.

lauren deborah | they/them 🌈🐆's avatar

Beautiful, moving, filled with heart. I loved this and teared up in the best way. Such a special relationship.

Vicki Smith's avatar

Lovely tribute to a creative mother and daughter team!

sarah e webb's avatar

such a gift to hold your mother's words ~ thank you for welcoming us into your childhood

Melissa @ Tuesday in July's avatar

I love this so much. Brought tears to my eyes

Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Beautiful Amie, Thank you. Hugs.

Jason McBride's avatar

Wow, Amie this post hit me in the gut. So beautiful and bittersweet. I love getting to know your mom through your writing and now learning more about you through her writing. It will be another Mother’s Day without my mom for me too. I love this post and will be making these cookies this weekend. I will report back with pictures!

Amie McGraham's avatar

Thanks, Jason. I love that you’re testing the recipe.

Michaela Muniz's avatar

I loved reading about your younger self through your mom’s eyes. It is a beautiful thing you have these mementos.

Rebecca Holden's avatar

So, so beautiful, Amie. 😊

Skyler Cail's avatar

This was amazing. Thank you for sharing these special memories with us.

On a side note: I call my niece, The Kid. lol!

Amie McGraham's avatar

I am happy to share the title!

Vasudha Viswanath's avatar

This is such a special one, Amie.

Amy White's avatar

Beautiful memories, Amie. I always loved reading about and catching up on The Kid.

Amie McGraham's avatar

A bit older, these days, but not really a grown-up...it’s so cool having you along for the new C&T!

Judy Ellery's avatar

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! 💘💖❣️

Amie McGraham's avatar

So many emotions swirling in your comment, Melissa. Nostalgia is powerful!

Sue Clancy's avatar

Beautiful!!!! 💙💙💙💙