Seems like every time life starts straightening itself out, something's gotta go and happen.
Jacqueline WoodsonSometimes it seems as though not a moment has moved, but then you look up and you're already old or you already have a household of kids or you look down and see your feet are miles and miles away from the rest of youโand you realize you've grown up.
Jacqueline WoodsonMama says it's okay to be on the quiet sideโif quiet means you're listening, watching, taking it all in.
Jacqueline WoodsonLately, I'd been feeling like I was standing outside watching everything and everybody. Wishing I could take the part of me that was over there and the part of me that was over here and push them togetherโmake myself into one whole person like everybody else.
Jacqueline Woodson