It happened.
Without my permission.
She did it.
She turned into a
TEENAGER!!!
Why do they do that?
Where is that curly-haired pixie with the sleeping beauty gown on?
Where are the days of baby dolls and dress-up,
play dates and trips to the McDonald's maze?
They have been replaced with school, soccer, drama and friends.
Both are good but different.
Both are a chapter in the Book of Life.
No one wants to re-read the same chapter over and over so the pages in the book have to be turned.
As much as we may fight it as a parent we have to let them grow up.
It is hard to except that they don't need or often times want us as much as they used to.
It is hard to except that they are not as "cute" as they once were especially when they talk back, have attitudes and generally think you were put on earth to make their lives miserable.
Gone are the days when you could bribe them to "behave" with a pack of Skittles.
Life is definitely more complicated but the rewards are exponential as you witness your child becoming a productive and worthy member of society.
I know that Carson is destined for great things. I do miss her cute 2 year old self but I truly enjoy her as a smart, sweet, loving, capable 13 year old. I know it won't be all "peaches and cream" for this next chapter in her life but I am looking forward to watching and hopefully participating (if she'll tolerate it) in her growth as a person.
I love you so much and I am so proud of the person you are today.
Happy 13th Birthday, Snookie!
(not the one from "Jersey Shore"- a nickname Kevin gave her when she was little)
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