Well folks ... it's happening WAY too fast! My daughter, Jessica, had her 12th birthday the 28th of March. As always, she made out like a bandit on presents. This year, she even got TWO cakes, but there was a special reason. We celebrated her birthday on the 28th, then on the 29th we celebrated her entrance into "womanhood!"

Of course, I'm in TOTAL denial, but we decided a LONG time ago to make this topsy-truvy time in our daughter's lives a time of joy and celebration instead of something to dread. Jess was a little timid and uneasy about it to start with, but she lightened up and enjoyed her party after a bit and we had a good time! I informed Kaitlyn that she wasn't allowed to grow any older! She looked at me with that sidways glance she uses to wrap me around her finger with and said, "D-A-D! I'm ONLY four!" Laughed 'til I cried!

I'm so thankful to be blessed with the wonderful family I have and I do my best not to take them for granted! They grow up SOOOOO fast!

Just wanted to share this with our "extended family!" Hope your day is full of sunshine and laughter!

-- Phil in KS (cshomestead@planetkc.com), April 01, 2002

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Phil, Wish Jessica a happy birthday from those of us here on the forum.

-- Murray in ME (lkdmfarm@megalink.net), April 01, 2002.

What a great idea Phil! This is a special time she won't forget. Wish her the best for me.

-- cowgirlone in OK (cowgirlone47@hotmail.com), April 01, 2002.

What a great idea Phil, my dh, isnt looking forward to this age either. He about died when I told him I was going to start telling our oldest alittle about where babies come from.... ( not alot, on her birthday, we talked about how mommies and daddies have to love each other , get married and then you can get a baby). I think this is a wonderful way for you too keep connected with her as she becomes a woman.... Three cheers for you, as you try to make her teen years special.

-- Kristean Thompson (pigalena_babe@yahoo.com), April 01, 2002.