There’s nothing like puppy love. And watching my daughter experience those feelings for the first time is both magical …
and frightening.
I want to cheer her on … listen to her stories from school … be her confidant. Well, one of her confidants. The one who’s been there, done that. The one who offers a voice of reason …
with a bit of caution mixed in.
Because I know all too well the sting of unrequited love. Though, I think her object of affection requites her back. At least that’s what the girls on the playground say …
For now, I smile. I listen. I give her at least a half-block of space if her object of affection walks her home from school.
How cute is that?
And if — or when — it comes to it, I’ll offer her a shoulder to cry on.
Sigh.
I’m really not looking forward to that …
My daughter’s puppy love isn’t the only thing growing this Spring. The link party last week was overflowing with puppy-love-inducing Spring ideas …
Spring Poster Art from Remodelando la Casa
Coconut Blueberry Muffins from Beyond Frosting
Hello Spring Wreath from Circusberry
Cranberry Frangipane Squares from Baking in Pyjamas
Anthropologie Mug Knockoff from Woods of Bell Trees
Chest of Drawers Planter from Penny’s Vintage Treasures
Homemade Easter Candy from The Rebel Chick
Faux Succulent Planters from Learning, Creating, Living
Ribeye Steak Salad from Joyful Healthy Eats
Spring is Here Printable from New Mama Diaries
Sonic Cherry Limeade Copycat Recipe from Classy Clutter
Spring Moss Wreath from Free Borboleta
If you’ve been stopping by the party, but haven’t linked up a project yet, don’t be shy! We’d love to see what you’ve been working on, too! Please join us for our next Super Saturday Link Party, starting at 7 P.M. EST on Friday night! We welcome all kinds of projects–recipes, cleaning tips, decorating, and crafts–the sky’s the limit!
Heather Smith {Woods of Bell Trees} says
Thank you for featuring my Anthro mug knockoff! It means so much to get those pings in my inbox…my heart skips a beat! Thank you Linda! I love all of these features!
Heather Smith {Woods of Bell Trees} says
Oh and I am a little stressed about my little guy and his first puppy love; right now he has a girl that is 20 he wants to marry; he’s 7, but when it gets real I don’t even want to think about it!
cassie says
oh i love that moss wreath! and note to self…. do not read your features before breakfast. hungry and wonering if m&m’s are suitable for breakfast. maybe if i have with eggs.
Bliss says
Ok, straight up mom talk…. Those teen years with all that puppy love stuff, worse than any little bump on the head or cut on the knee. At least for mom.
Fran says
Thank you so much for featuring my wreath! 🙂
Anne says
Thanks for featuring my Hello Spring Wreath. And reading your story about your daughter’s puppy love–my little girl is 5 and I already have anxiety about helping her through her first broken heart. Ugh! Good luck!