We had to get our cohesiveness in our relationship in a different way.

Miss Nan. Miss Nan was very perfectionist and she insisted on a work ethic: You don't quit just because you're tired. You show up with a smile even when your belly is flopping.

That was kind of nice to just have 'me and him' time (to ask) what happened at school, what are you learning at dance -- that good kind of mommy and me time.

We've got that Gill magic, I guess. Nobody even expected us to be here. To come out and play like we did shows a lot of heart and determination.

I know I hit it. It reared up on its hind legs. It was as big as you and me.

I handed her the penny and she almost started crying.