Rachel, it seems like five minutes since you turned thirteen. Please stop growing up so fast. Not only is it making me feel old, but your little-girlness is slipping away at an alarming rate. I dread the day when you no longer want me to wait “just a sec, just a sec” (spoiler alert – it never is just a sec) while you get ready for bed so that I can tuck you in. I feel it now, that cutting of the umbilical cord. Your perfectly natural and appropriate independence. But you are my baby, my first, my little girl. I remember the teenage years being hard to cope with as a teenager, but I never realised how hard it is as a parent. Next you’ll develop an interest in dating, god help us all.
But how can I be afraid when I see the amazing person you are becoming. Kind, funny, beyond thoughtful – you work so hard to include everyone. You are doing well in school, both socially and academically. I love that you have such good friends.
Sweetheart, you keep growing up, ok? I’ll get used to it.
You are both so lucky to have each other. OMG, 14…. does that happen to all little girls? gulp.
These damn children keep growing up!
Great post and what a lovely, gorgeous girl!!!
A beautiful post for a beautiful girl. I won't lie; this made me teary.
I love that last line – perfect!