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Today is Caroline’s eighteenth birthday.
It feels like I just brough her home from the hospital in her car seat.
She is a smart, clever, creative young lady and I am very proud of her and all her accomplishments.
Dear Caroline,
You are now eighteen. It is a random number that legally says you are an adult. That’s all it is.
On the plus side, you don’t need a parent with you when you see your Doctor unless you want us there. You can register to vote and then vote in the next election. There are all kinds of jobs you can apply for that yesterday you could not. You can go to the gym on your schedule rather than having to go with your father or me. Eighteen does open a lot of door.
Even though you are legally an adult, I want to remind you that does not mean you have to give up your childhood. Your parents are shining examples of being an adult but keeping our childlike sense of wonder and imagination along with our fandoms and hobbies. We make it work and so can you.
You have gone from the length of my arm to five foot six. I have enjoyed watching you grow each inch.
I enjoyed watching you grow from that confused baby to the young woman you have become.
I love your creativity and passion. You work very hard on your artwork. I have watched you over the years sell your drawings at conventions. You are a good salesman. I know a number of people who have your art hanging in their house.
Heck, you work hard at everything. I am proud that you take initiative on things. You do your homework without having to be prodded. You get a jump on long term projects and break them down into easier chunks.
You are kind to both people and animals. You worry about others and how they are doing. You are there for your friends. You are very empathetic.
I enjoy the walks we have made part of our daily routine. I have gotten to know you better as we walk and talk. We have created a number of in jokes for us. “Fat Frog!” is one of them.
When you were younger, we had a language that worked for us but no one else understood. Now you are a very articulate young lady with an extensive vocabulary. I remember talking to one of your teachers back in elementary school about how sometimes when she was talking to you, she forgot she was talking to a child since you held conversations on an adult level.
Your love of cosplay is amazing. You have learned how to do all kinds of different skills to make costumes based on your favorite characters. I am proud to pass on the knowledge I have gained over the years to you.
I am very proud to be your mother.
I love you to the moon and back.
Love
Mamamamamamamamamama
I am grateful that I have Caroline as a daughter.
It feels like I just brough her home from the hospital in her car seat.
She is a smart, clever, creative young lady and I am very proud of her and all her accomplishments.
Dear Caroline,
You are now eighteen. It is a random number that legally says you are an adult. That’s all it is.
On the plus side, you don’t need a parent with you when you see your Doctor unless you want us there. You can register to vote and then vote in the next election. There are all kinds of jobs you can apply for that yesterday you could not. You can go to the gym on your schedule rather than having to go with your father or me. Eighteen does open a lot of door.
Even though you are legally an adult, I want to remind you that does not mean you have to give up your childhood. Your parents are shining examples of being an adult but keeping our childlike sense of wonder and imagination along with our fandoms and hobbies. We make it work and so can you.
You have gone from the length of my arm to five foot six. I have enjoyed watching you grow each inch.
I enjoyed watching you grow from that confused baby to the young woman you have become.
I love your creativity and passion. You work very hard on your artwork. I have watched you over the years sell your drawings at conventions. You are a good salesman. I know a number of people who have your art hanging in their house.
Heck, you work hard at everything. I am proud that you take initiative on things. You do your homework without having to be prodded. You get a jump on long term projects and break them down into easier chunks.
You are kind to both people and animals. You worry about others and how they are doing. You are there for your friends. You are very empathetic.
I enjoy the walks we have made part of our daily routine. I have gotten to know you better as we walk and talk. We have created a number of in jokes for us. “Fat Frog!” is one of them.
When you were younger, we had a language that worked for us but no one else understood. Now you are a very articulate young lady with an extensive vocabulary. I remember talking to one of your teachers back in elementary school about how sometimes when she was talking to you, she forgot she was talking to a child since you held conversations on an adult level.
Your love of cosplay is amazing. You have learned how to do all kinds of different skills to make costumes based on your favorite characters. I am proud to pass on the knowledge I have gained over the years to you.
I am very proud to be your mother.
I love you to the moon and back.
Love
Mamamamamamamamamama
I am grateful that I have Caroline as a daughter.
