There are always the milestone birthdays, 13 being a pretty significant one. If not for the child--for the parents! Nicky is 13 now. We typically don't tie a lot of things to age, but as I thought about it, she's been really wanting more "grown up" outfits & jewelry. So while I was shopping for her, I decided she is growing up & bought her some earrings that she'd been asking for. She's always liked earrings that dangle, so now she has several pairs to choose from! It was weird, I was all fine & excited for her right until I went to buy the cake. Then for a second I got emotional. I didn't cry, but I bet if I had let myself dwell on the moment I could have. My baby girl is 13. She's doing so many things that set her apart as not a "little kid" anymore. It's both fun & scary. It's tough on little bro, who wants to be equal to her, but he is quickly learning that 8 is not equal to 13.
Wow, to be the parent of a teenager is something that I would be okay not to have to go through, but I will officially have a teenager from now until August 2019. For those who don't want to do the math it's for the next 11 years! AHHHHHH. I didn't like the teenage years when I lived them, it's even tougher when it's your child. Life can be cruel.
Anyway, to usher in the teenage years, she had a friend over. We did not go camping because of the mud. So we went to Olive Garden & to see Iron Man instead. Then tonight we gave her her gifts, cake, & some red roses. She got stuff from some others too. The highlight for her, I'm sure is that her BFF from OP AB called. She's on the phone with her while chatting online with her other BFF from OP VK. I'm very glad that she's got this time with them, she's been missing her friends from OP lately.
She's not a lone. Well, just wanted to share this moment with ya'll! :) Thanks for letting me babble on! :)
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My teenage years were up and down a lot. I've heard parenting a teenager can be rough, but Nicky has always seemed pretty mature for her age.
Nicky looks so grown up too! We miss you guys. Best wishes as you embark on parenting a teenager.
Wow...look at N! And I love her hair too!!! :)
It's scary to me to know that I've known you even longer than she is old!!! :p
I'm so nervous about my N going to middle school...but you have been a great inspiration in charting the path for parenting through all those changes!
Congrats to N! Thirteen is exciting and scary all at the same time.
N looks so grown-up. I remember her being very mature and responsible. Good luck parenting a teenager, we still have a few years, yeah!!
N looks great! Jr. High, teenage years. Oh my. You're all on a journey that's taking a turn and we wish you well and that everyone comes out unscathed -- in 2019!!
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