Today my beloved baby girl Alex turns 13...a very transitional and turbulant time for a girl...not quite a woman...not a "little girl". I asked her if there was any special way she wanted to celebrate this weekend...sleepover with friends, party at the Teen hangout place, ect...she said "just spend it with my family..." I was stunned. She wants a quiet day with Mom and Dad and grandparents ares stopping by for cake. She has beautiful long straight hair down to her waist and she announced she wants a short cut...I thought this is her way of dealing with this transition...and I am honoring that. ( although to see those long locks I have loved so fall on the floor of a beauty salon will hurt in my gut). How did you cope with the year 13?...how did your daughters and sons cope?
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come.
Maybe she could donate her shorn locks to Lock of Love or Wigs for kids.They both have a web sit eyou can check it out.It would make it a joyous occasion. Alicia
The Number 13....
Posted - Nov 13 2005 : 06:27:31 AM
