Sweet Sixteen

@Courtlynn (67091)

United States

June 25, 2024 8:04am CST

My daughters birthday was over the weekend. She's 16 now, which I just can't wrap my head around. Maybe it's because she's not here.. Maybe it's just because time seems so slow without her here when it's actually flying by.. I don't know. But it's crazy to me that she's almost 18 already. Though also exciting.. and of course scary. Anyways, I ordered a trolls cake for her, as thats what my oldest here (almost 2) picked out for her. And then wore my 'happy birthday (insert her name)' personalized shirt I got made years ago for half the day as I then had throw up on me (mommyhood

). Couldn't really do much else, with her not here. Like every year so far. But it was something I guess. And I loved how I now have other children to help me celebrate her, and letting them pick out her cake to be apart of the day.

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@Marilynda1225 (84111)

• United States

25 Jun

Wow 16 already does seem crazy (as you said). Celebrating her with the little ones makes the day even more special.

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@Courtlynn (67091)

• United States

25 Jun

I'm so happy I can do it with siblings now.. still wish she was here of course, whether the other two were or not.. and that I had more kids years ago but I'll take what I have

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@Marilynda1225 (84111)

• United States

26 Jun

your little ones are a blessing but I know it doesn't discount missing your daughter. Hopefully one day you can celebrate together

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@Courtlynn (67091)

• United States

27 Jun

@Marilynda1225 fingers tightly crossed

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@LindaOHio (185345)

• United States

26 Jun

I'm glad you were able to celebrate in her absence.

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@Courtlynn (67091)

• United States

27 Jun

Thanks, I always try to do something

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@LindaOHio (185345)

• United States

27 Jun

@Courtlynn You're very welcome.

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@AmbiePam (96717)

• United States

25 Jun

I am so glad you have little ones to help you celebrate such a special person.

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@Courtlynn (67091)

• United States

27 Jun

Thank you.

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@jstory07 (142807)

• Roseburg, Oregon

27 Jul

Happy birthday to your daughter. I hope she is having a happy life and meet her when she turns 18. That would be so nice.

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@Courtlynn (67091)

• United States

2 Aug

Very nice, especially with having my two here.

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@moffittjc (123300)

• Gainesville, Florida

27 Jun

Wow, happy sweet 16 to your daughter! Do you still write to her?

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@grenery8 (15203)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

26 Jun

all the best to her. we celebrate 18 the most, a legal age here.

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@shaggin (74029)

• United States

15 Jan

I love that you always celebrate even though she isn’t with you. I can’t wait for the day she can be there with you again!