Junior Mint!

This is my Junior Mint! 

Isn't she a DOLL!? She started her Junior year yesterday,

and it went very smoothly. Even the whole lunch table thing worked

out JUST FINE. I must admit though it's difficult for me that things aren't 

as sentimental as they once were. I mean I'm a Mother of a 16 year old

with no other children, so I am typically sleeping now when she gets up 

and off for school. And her first day was no different. I felt guilty about it 

for like a second, because she rushed off anyway, 

"Bye Mommy, I love you, have a good day...."

and then she was gone! 

Usually we'd have breakfast together, and I'd take a few pictures, 

but things change I tell ya. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing--even though I've been feeling like it is.

It's just as simple as times change.

She is changing. 

Traditions change. 

Yes we made cinnamon rolls every morning the first day of school

since she was 4, but I guess it's different now.

Her boyfriend is picking her up and dropping her off and she's not

fussing over the" first day of school outfit". 

So I'll embrace these changes. I'll appreciate the new ones.

I'm thankful that she's a 16 year old that still shares how her day was with me, and that

she kisses me good bye every morning. 

I will choose to treasure that even though the other things missing are a loss for me.

I'm glad I have that choice.