Well, my little daughter turned 15 today. I can't say it was a joyful occasion because, you see, teenagers aren't allowed to celebrate and be merry. They are very serious people. Enjoyment is seen as a weakness. When I asked Hailey what she wanted to do on her special day she said....nothing. So for my own benefit I took balloons and donuts to her soccer game and made everyone sing "happy birthday" to her. How embarrassing!
And since Hailey turns 15 only once in a lifetime we felt obligated to get her a gift (although when asked what she wanted she said....nothing).
Now that the birthday cheer has petered out I can only look back nostalgically at Hailey's past birthdays to find the true joy and wonder of childhood.
-----first bike 5yrs old
-----second bike 8yrs old
-----third bike 11yrs old
-----LAST bike 15yrs old
-----NEXT year??? Good luck sweetheart, you're going to need it!!
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