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Spoiling Steph (Ruth’s SOLS)

Ruth Ayres

Tonight Andy and I spoiled Stephanie. Together, just the three of us, we bought new gear for softball season. Pink cleats. Pink mit. Pink gear bag. Not-pink ling socks. Black shorts. She loves softball. I like seeing this part of her develop. I’m thankful she has a place where her strong-will, competitive nature, and drive to be first will be accepted.

I am struck by how quickly she is growing up. Changing. Becoming herself. I’m glad I get to see the process. I’m glad she’s my daughter.

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8 thoughts on “Spoiling Steph (Ruth’s SOLS)”

  3. I can hear how much you enjoyed being vicariously spoiled in the words you chose for your slice. I especially enjoy the rhythm of your last paragraph. The staccato sentences, the repetition…effective language.

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  5. I love it! Pink! My daughter was shocked to hear that her feminist mother likes pink and decided that a pink cover for her BB was better than a red one so we scoured several stores before we found one that fit!

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  6. Your reflection at the end captures your emotion. You are lathering her with love and acceptance and cheering on her passion. I so want to see her play. Love the alliteration in your title. Your one word sentence – changing – says so much. It made me stop and think of my kids.

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  7. This is a wonderful slice–and a wonderful thing for you and Andy to do for Steph. I love it. I bet she did too! It’s good hear that she has a “place”–somewhere she gets to shine.
    And pink with black….hmmm…seems I’ve heard that combo somewhere else…. 🙂

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