"Less than 500 days until I enter adulthood," is what my almost 17 year-old reminded me of today. She makes a good argument for why she should be entitled to certain nameless things. So, I agreed with her impending adulthood assertion and decided to take her to the gas station and teach her how to fill up her own gas tank! I also informed her that whether she really wants to or not, she will learn to operate the oven and other major appliances this summer. The harsh reality of all of this for me is that my oldest "little" girl really is growing up and preparing for her own wonderful future. I see the excitement in her eyes and I understand how she feels, yet I can't help wanting to freeze time and keep her under my protective, motherly wings forever.
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Just think . . .it Emily gets married at 19 and has her first by 20 (like her mom) you will be a grandma in about three years!
Now that is the most adorable thing I've seen all day.
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