My baby is turning 16!

United States
March 5, 2007 2:36pm CST
This fact hit me this morning, after spending the evening with my hubby picking out her birthday present. She isn't ready to drive, so we don't have to worry about a car. She's been saving her money, giving up soda, gum and movies out with her friends to save for a PSP, so we splurged and got her one. She'll be thrilled. I'm also planning a surprise party for her with all her father's side of the family, my side, my hubby's side and several of her friends. But I'm in shock, and I called my mom this mornign crying because I can't believe how fast time as gone by. Not only can I not believe I'm old enough to have a 16 year old child, I can't believe she's old enough to be 16 already! We are so blessed with this girl of ours. She doesn't drink, do drugs, dress like a tramp, argue with us to extreme. She keeps her room clean, meets her curfew, gets mostly decent grades and has yet to have a boyfriend. I could go on and on about the wonder that is my almost 16 year old daughter, but I'd bore you to tears and probably make you sick LOL I just hope we can make this day as special for her as she is to us!
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SageMother
@SageMother (2277)
• United States
5 Mar 07
This is always a good time to start looking at how you think about her. She isn't really a child anymore and you have been very lucky that she has never felt pressured to remain stuck in her childhood. Many parents are not that wise. My twin sons are now in their early 30's and successfully pursuing their own ventures. When I look at them and remember how people chastized me for not clinging to their childhood, I look at their friends who come from families where they were "children" well into their early 20's. Those people are walking disasters. I am sure you will continue to take great pride in her becoming the adult she is meant to be. Remember to dry your tears and smile.
earthsong
@earthsong (589)
• United States
5 Mar 07
I have not yet begun to cry LOL I think her temprement is more her personality than our good parenting. But we are smart enough to let them grow up at their own pace and not pressure them to grow up, or force them to stay children. Thanks for the reply!