After writing and publishing my first book, I immediately knew this story had to be a sequel. The bond between a mother and her daughter is a special one. As a boy-mom myself, but Aunt to many nieces, I wanted to share a story in "When You Grow Up: A Mother's Ode to Her Daughter' that expresses the unconditional love that a mother has for her daughter, that transcends time. Time moves so quickly and, in the blink of an eye, our babies are all grown. This sweet story cap tures the journey between a mother and her beloved daughter as well as the future hopes and dreams eve ry mother feels for the special sweet daughters in our lives. My vision for this book is to create sentimental value that stands the test of time, and create a prized possession that can be passed down to future generations to come. It is my hope that this story in spires my readers to live in the moment, cherish every special memory, and enjoy the amazing journey life brings together.