If we were somehow 13 years old at the same time, in a crazy parallel universe, I know we would be the very best of friends.
Today you turn 13.
That age doesn’t seem so far away because I feel like I was still a child myself when I had you. I remember how it felt to be 13 with the whole world in front of me. It gave me a great sense of power and strength.
I see that strength in you, too.
There is something to be said about us firstborns. We don’t need as much in some ways but require more in others. I understand the eye rolls and the shoulder shrugs but I never knew how they felt when I used them on my own mother.
Much of my struggle with you seems like karma and I tend to trust it even when it hurts.
Why?
Because if, in a few years, you and I end up as close as I am with my mother, nothing else will matter. Until then, I will continue to guide you around life’s potholes and try not to embarrass you too much.
You keep on being that strong girl with a brilliant mind and a compassionate heart. And remember that I love you with all of mine.
I can’t wait to see where life takes you.
Only I wish it would take you a little more slowly because I want to savor every moment of your sweet, young life.
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That was really beautiful. Happy birthday to your teen!
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Dammit, they are growing up so so fast! I keep pushing down on my boys’ shoulders in hopes that they will stop shooting up, but alas, it isn’t working. My oldest just turned 12 and I have moments where I see the man he’s becoming and other moments, like when he calls me “Mommy,” that I remember the tot he used to be.
sigh. sniff.
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OMG you have a TEENAGER!
And hey, it’s Thursday! She’s Thirteen on THURSDAY! She should get a prize. I should send her a prize. What would she like?
What a gorgeous photo and a special tribute. As much as she acts embarassed, I’m sure your teen knows she’s got a great mom too.
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What a beautiful post.
I get all sentimental when my kids have their birthdays too. Life is like that. They sure grow up fast!!
Happy Birthday to your 13 year old!!
You’re right! That’s so funny! Do you have any Thursday Thirteen shirts left?
Happy 13th Birthday to your beautiful daughter!
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Oh, that is too sweet. My son will be 13 this December and it’s already freaking me out. Hope y’all have a lovely day.
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What a beautiful post! Happy birthday to her and you!
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Oh that is fabulous.
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What a sweet post!!! Happy Happy Birthday!!!
SIGH. I know. My firstborn just turned 13 as well. It’s terrible and wonderful all at the same time.
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My eldest just turned 13 too. It is a bitter sweet moment is it not?
Ahhhhhh! Makes me feel sad and old. It is a veritable roller-coaster is it not?
These little women on the verge of everything….
Glad we are on the same journey. We can compare notes!
Or our daughter’s can….
“OMG, I can’t believe your mom did that to you….”
“Oh what about the time when my mom…..”
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So beautiful. It goes so fast. I know that my 8-year-old PunditGirl is speeding her way from little girlhood to teen-dom much too fast. And I too hope that PG and I will be good friends when she is a woman. I couldn’t bear the thought if we’re not.
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You are so right, darling daughter. Stay by her and support her and when you receive those ‘dings’ come talk to me and I’ll bring your spirits up as we laugh about our own experiences! You are one cool mother and I know your girls adore you!
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Sending Happy Birthday wishes!
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Happy Birthday to your little one! Enjoy the coming teen years and the hormones they bring **snort**!
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Hoping the Right to Life folks don’t see this post because you make teen pregnancy look pretty darn glamorous.
Happy birthday to you and your beautiful, strong daughter.
xoxoxo
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Happy birthday to your girly! I know that you and she will weather the years ahead just fine.
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Very sweet post! Happy birthday to her!
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