Shes turning 16, ya'll

I didn't carry her under my heart for 9 months.
I didn't go thru all the pains of labor with her.
I did welcome her into my life when she was 8 years old.
I am carrying her in my heart for the rest of my life.
I have said before..."I didn't make you, but I am molding you"

Jill,
I seriously am in shock and aww at the beautiful, smart, mature, witty, nerdy young lady you are becoming. You have brought a lot of joy into our lives.
16 is a big deal with great responsibilities. But its also a hard time for me. Although I think you are ready to take on the world----a part of me wants time to stand still.
I have some advice for you as you turn the BIG 16:

* Go do GREAT things
* Keep kicking ass at what you love
* Slowdown on your turns
* Don't text and drive
* Don't rush-Don't speed-Buckle up!
* Play Lego with your brother-always
* Keep making dumb videos with Jessie as long as you can
* I would say---stop stressing me out, but I am a mom and I worry sooo...
* Come home a few minutes before curfew
* Talk to the boy
* Be nice to others
* Help the new kid
* Curl up and watch cheesy 80's movies with me on a Friday night
* Call/text your dad and tell him you love him everyday. Always! Life is NEVER to busy to call and check up on your dad.

Happy 16th Birthday, Jill!! You are amazing!! I love you!

Love,
MOM!

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Back to reality....

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a million and one....

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Im going to take a break!

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