My irresponsibility directly affected an accomplishment Ash was striving for.

Found this email from 2014, when Ash was 4. Why was I even concerned about this?

Is it really happening without any prompting from us?

The first time I felt “abandonment” was in pre-school and I never want to make Ash feel that way.

Sometimes it’s better to stop talking and let your child have their meltdown.

“Pleeeeeease, can we have a dog? If we get a dog then I won’t be so lonely.”

Hearing your child’s voice quivering over the phone trying not to cry is the worst.

Irresponsible. A word not to be associated with those paid to “keep eyes” on your child.

Sometimes you have to come out of your comfort zone and speak for your child.