Sweet Sixteen
The Girl had a party 16th birthday past this past Saturday. It wasn’t her actual birthday yet; but it was the best day for it. It was a HUGE event. Even bigger and better than the one she had when she turned 14. The kids were surprisingly well behaved. A few kids got wet that didn’t want to; but there was very little horseplay. Her friends have really grown up. I think I’ve mellowed a bit too. I remember remarking how “skimpy” the girls’ swimwear was a couple of years ago. On Saturday, quite a few of them wearing string bikinis and the rest of them were wearing two piece suits; but I hardly even noticed. I’ve learned not to worry about such things. Just like with adults I’m a lot more concerned with what is on the inside rather than what is on the outside.
It rained off and on during the day but it cleared long enough for the party to be a success. Pool parties can be great fun but not if it’s raining. It was warm and the sun was shining except when there were a few brief showers. We had been considering having a friend DJ the event (free except for tip). Ultimately, we decided to buy and download all of the music from iTunes instead. That way, The Girl could play all of her favorite songs whenever she wanted. It was just a birthday party; but, in many ways, it seemed like planning a wedding. I know that day is far away; but, The Girl is starting to seem really grown up.
July 15th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Another occasion for the memory banks. Much later on, those memories will seem so very precious. Happy Birthday to the Girl.
July 15th, 2008 at 7:01 am
At least you only had to please a few teenage girls instead of a family of control freaks. Feliz Cumpleanos a su hija!
July 16th, 2008 at 5:44 am
LapisRuber: It definitely counts as a “best thing ever”. And she does really appreciate it.
Sarah: My parents have “learned” not to meddle. But teaching .explaining to them they types of things where they do not get a vote on was VERY painful. They don’t deal well with grown kids, especially those where married and don’t have the same opinion as they did. And until it got late and I sent theme home, there were quite a few boys hanging out too.