Turning off the early morning alarm before it sounded, I stared at my beautifully sweet teen sleeping peacefully. She looked as if the summer breathed a new level of maturity into her--her big bed no longer swallowing her. I couldn't help but delay the inevitable and climb in for cuddles. "The Old Man and the Sea" could just continue fishing, and we would CATCH him later.
These are the times when being an older parent comes with special benefits. Grateful for a successful career, retirement, an amazing hubby, and the opportunity to homeschool, teach, follow and support my girl--without judgment, while she navigates the different stages of life.
"Every day is a new day" (Hemmingway). I love watching her smile and grow into the fresh-faced teenager she’s become. With over seven billion people on God's earth, SHE is the absolute perfect daughter for me. Can't' wait to see what this year brings.
Happy learning sweet girl from the Happiest [Mama] in the Whole USA;).
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