I’m a 35-year-old, unmarried woman living in Houston.

No kids.

(Seriously, that’s how my mom introduced me on more than one occasion at a recent family event.)

It was hard to relate to many of the lovelinks finalists’ posts. Don’t get me wrong; you guys are great writers. Moving, knowledgeable, entertaining, witty writers. Hell, I caught myself tearing up and LOLing more than once…often at the same time! But, like my momma said, I’m. Single. Unmarried. Not. A. Mom. However, I am a daughter. And that’s why I chose A Book for My Daughter as my personal lovelinks winner.

This was a blog post I could totally relate to. I mean, I embodied the teenager this blogger fears in her essay “Spend time with me!”

But boy, what a difference 20+ years make. Today, my mom is my best friend. We talk on the phone every day, chatting away like, wait for it…teenagers! And I would give ANYTHING to go back and spend more time with her.

The advice the blogger gives her daughter is right on point. Geez…you moms are always right! (And, I’m OK with admitting that now that I’m older. ) But, I digress. Like I was saying…the advice is right on point. Daughters should “recognize the times in life that are fleeting—those moments that will eventually end—and cherish them, enjoy them.”

I recognize that now, and I’m not afraid of them coming to an end this time around. After all, they are a part of me. Thanks for the much needed reminder!

Natalie’s judges picks:

• A Book for My Daughter first pick: 40 points
• MannaHatta Mama second pick: 20 points
• The Momalog third pick: 10 points