She is going to be 18 and shes moving into her own apartment tomorrow. If I didnt worry about her enough, she just added 20 more grey hairs that Im going to need to bleach. I wish I could turn back time and make her little again, or maybe skip time and make her my age with kids and let her worry about them.
This is her.
Tifeni. The adult. (Or adult in training?)
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Wow. Perhaps you can take the stand my mother did when we all moved out. "What I don't know... doesn't hurt me."
And now that we've all been gone for so long we regale her with stories of "oh you didn't know this but..." and watch her squirm.
PS. Cute trip pun on the LSD.
She's very pretty! She'll learn and you'll still be there to help.
BTW: About the Amazon thing, I know! We invested in Amazon Prime so we get 2 day shipping for free now but I wonder if I would make out better not shelling out the $79/year. Then I remember how much easier it was at Christmas this year with the 2 day.
Are you excited about her getting her own place? Did she continuously tell you "I can't wait until I turn 18 so I can"....etc? My 13 yr old is already starting his countdown. He can't wait to get out of the house. I'm trying to drill it in his head that he will definately need a good job. He already has a car designated for him that my father gave to him.
Oh the days of flying the nest! Quite different from the other side of it all. Good thing you don't know what you don't know at the time.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER!!
I remember moving out right after I turned 18. It wasn't as exciting as I thought it was going to be!
I hope I look as good as you do when my kids turn 18...scratch that...I suddenly want them to stay small forever. Growing up scares me.
I may change my mind in the morning.
hey...i haven't always had a good head on my shoulders. And every now and then, I still don't. I bet you're daughter will figure things out. Life happens all too fast, and the best way for some of us to get it, is to just jump right in, head first...which sounds like what she's doing, getting an apartment right out of high school. I never would have done that, because I really cherished the fam's financial support at that time. But, now I'm out on my own at college, paying my way, and joining the Army. Its what's best for me. Everyone has what's best for them too.
Your daughter is beautiful. Just take pride in what you've done so far in raising her. Know that you taught her well, and even though things will arise, I'm sure, that will just drive you up the wall, she will always find the way to do well, because you taught her well. Have faith in that, as her mother. Everyone makes bad decisions, but those of us who have been raised to believe and do certain things, always seem to come back to that.
I don't know that anything I said makes any sense, but just believe in her, and be there for her when she needs you. She may be moving out, but she's not kicking you out. Love her and respect her. And she will do the same for you.
I told the chicken story.
I called you back and Im sorry I forgot about the time difference.
shan is still sick. I told him chicken wings and beer was going to make him sick, no one ever listens to the smart one!
You and your daughter are absolutely beautiful.
^for Tifeni
I wish you a
Happy (Belated?, my days aren't straight)Birthday Tifeni. Do your momma proud and don't make her bleach her hair as well as have kids WAY later on and be able to repeat. lol Enjoy your life sweetness, you shall go far.
Ericka, lol you are a woman to be reckoned with, I would consider it a great honor. lol I understand what you mean about the dog thing, lol I can't make up my mind, that's why I'm considering both.
Thank you for the comment, I will be looking out for you and yours.
tc&cyl
Kelly
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