heather cooper diehr

cooper just turned 7 on the 29th.


an older (teen) friend of his made him a little cake, and gave it to him yesterday. cooper, who delights in sweets, and is beginning to try new things in ways that surprise us, said to his friend, "no, thank you. not right now. i'm still digesting the candy and sweets i ate last night!"


i love that he's able to know what his body needs, and that he's able to articulate it, with what seems like no baggage, urgency, or shame. what a sweet, sweet gift.


thank you to the voices here that have soothed me over and over and over again in the realm of his food choices, so that i have become a less anxious, more peaceful partner to him. i am endlessly grateful.


love,
heather