On one hand, I’m not sure how we have a teenager. And on the other hand, you have grown so much (both physically and emotionally!) over the last year, that it’s obvious you’re no longer a kid 🥰 I am so thankful that even as you grow, you still like spending time with our family. We had so much fun making a silly video with you on your birthday, you still enjoy family game nights, you and I still bake together – although you really don’t NEED me anymore – and you’re a wonderful and patient sister to your brother, who adores you 95% of the time.
You continue to enjoy writing, art, dance, and pretty much anything creative. You are fan of anything cookie dough flavored, really enjoy smoked meats, but you’re also aware of the health and environmental benefits of eating vegetarian, so you try to balance occasional indulgence with meat-free choices when you can. You’re a list maker (where do you get that from?!) but we continue to work on being flexible and handling change when it happens. You and I are in the sweet spot where we can share shoes and I’m hopeful that your feet don’t grow any more so that we can both have a great selection of shoes. It’s so cliche, but I’m so thankful I get to be your mom and watch you become your own person!!
You were in full party-planning mode this year and it was so fun to work with you to make your vision come to life! I’m pretty sure you didn’t miss a detail – from the decorations in the bathroom, to a full beverage menu, and even homemade games. I’m hoping you’ll plan a stellar party for me some day!
· What is your favorite color? Purple or teal.
· What is your favorite toy? Art supplies.
· What is your favorite fruit? Raspberries. Or banana in the form of a roll-up.
· What is your favorite TV show? GreenHouse Academy
· What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Boxed Mac & Cheese or Totinos, “Cause I’m real fancy.”
· What is your favorite outfit? Jean shorts with a graphic tee.
· What is your favorite game? Cards Against Humanity Family Edition or Code Names
· What is your favorite snack? Peanut butter, chocolate chip, banana roll-up
· What is your favorite animal? A dog or quokka
· What is your favorite song? Hamilton soundtrack or any songs by Olivia Rodrigo
· What is your favorite book? Harry Potter or 39 Clues
· Who is your best friend? Nya or Carolyn
· What is your favorite movie? The Greatest Showman or Raya and the Last Dragon
· What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play in the mud or swing.
· What is your favorite drink? Cardinal Cream soda or Dragonfruit Vitamin Water
· What is your favorite holiday? “Christmas. Or Halloween.”
· What do you like to take to bed with you at night? “Campbell the Bampell Pie, my Tangled blanket, my Kindle, and Georges as well, but you don’t let me have two dogs.”
· What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Crepes or pancakes.
· What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Wings. And other Snackies.
· What do you want to be when you grow up? A writer, an artist, or an actor.
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