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This wig could use a good brushing, but I didn't want to risk waking up my (then) sick daughter by going back to my office to fetch a doll comb or brush...I had already shut the door, and my office is right next to her bedroom. When I open the door, it makes the most horrible noise!

I had the doll and all the lash tools, already waiting for me in bed.

Lashes For Miles by Tasha

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I'm seriously jealous of his lashes.

NOT my Lashes by Nada Stankova

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Decided to upload this forgotten picture. Really wish it was better focused. Sigh.

Nine Lashes by Kristen C.

Taken on 9-11-11 in Overland Park, KS @ the Grace Venue.

Bat for Lashes by KCRW 89.9 FM

Bat for Lashes

By Brenda Janairo

www.brendajanairo.com

Lashes by Jo Gordon

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On my unofficial nephew. who will be 2 in 2 weeks time...

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Cutting down the Christmas Tree with my boys. :)

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Can someone please tell me how it is possible that my "baby" is 5 years old already?

I remember the day like it was yesterday. His birth story still seems so fresh in my mind.

I always knew I wanted two kids in two years, and the second they put Connor on my chest, just like with CJ, I instantly loved him more then I ever imagined I could love anything in the world.

Even with all of the love, I had no idea what the next few years would be like that is for sure. For those who have kids close together I am sure you understand. I often joked to people that from the day I brought Connor home to the day he turned 4 my life was a constant tornado. As his mother I loved him so much, but Connor never made anything easy. Day after day he challenged me. He made me question my ability to be a mother and on many days I went to bed at night crying, wondering how I would make it through the next few days, weeks, months and even years.

Everyone would always tell me "It will get easier." I waited.

And waited.

At today, on his fifth birthday, I am so glad I waited. Through all of the tears, together Chris and I have a little boy that has blossomed into so much more then we ever thought he would have.

His determination has made him into a goal scorer.

His stubbornness has made him into one of the smartest 5 year olds out there.

His heart has made him into a loving and caring son, friend, and brother.

His vision and desire to always figure out how things work has made him into an artist and a mechanic.

In my 2007 book with the kids pictures in it there is a page with 2 of Connor's pictures on it that says this -

"Maybe good things come to those who wait, but the best things come to those who seize the moment and make it their own."

Maybe that was it. While I sat there waiting for things to get "easier", Connor decided to seize the moment and make it his own.

He sure did.

Happy 5th Birthday my sweet boy!!! I love you more than you will ever know!!

Rapid Lash Review by Violet LeBeaux