And literally, just like that, we have a teenager in the house. My girl always maintained that she liked being a kid. Leading up to her 13th birthday, she lamented and almost mourned what she believed to be the end of her childhood.
Now there's mascara, 'you can't even tell i'm wearing it...' and many hours spent in front of the mirror straightening her hair and planning the right outfit.
Even though we now have a teen in the house, one that rolls her eyes and adopts a tone that would set any parent on edge, this sweet girl of mine melted my heart Saturday morning when she said,
'I have a lot to tell you...'
after attending her first house party the night before. I knew it was a story intended for my ears only and I've kept it to myself. I relish everything this child will share with me; knowing that when she shares her private life it's a gift that most teens don't bestow on their parents.
I don't know how long it will last, but I make certain that she knows she can always, ALWAYS come to me, whatever it is, and I will listen and help if I can.
Now there's mascara, 'you can't even tell i'm wearing it...' and many hours spent in front of the mirror straightening her hair and planning the right outfit.
Even though we now have a teen in the house, one that rolls her eyes and adopts a tone that would set any parent on edge, this sweet girl of mine melted my heart Saturday morning when she said,
'I have a lot to tell you...'
after attending her first house party the night before. I knew it was a story intended for my ears only and I've kept it to myself. I relish everything this child will share with me; knowing that when she shares her private life it's a gift that most teens don't bestow on their parents.
I don't know how long it will last, but I make certain that she knows she can always, ALWAYS come to me, whatever it is, and I will listen and help if I can.
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