Where did the years go?

[HappyWithLife]

It was DD1s 16th birthday today. 16! How did that happen? And I feel really quite sad; not because she is 16...she's growing up into a lovely young woman. It's because she no longer wants to spend her birthday with me :(
Usually, because it's been just the four of us for so long we have made a day of it, balloons and streamers and really silly stuff, no matter how many candles they have on the cake. But today my little girl preferred to spend it with her boyfriend.
He arrived at 7am, before I was even awake, then they went on the train shopping and came back late afternoon. I was looking forward to spending the evening with her, but her boyfriend stayed for dinner and her cake etc.
sigh...she had a lovely day, and I'm really happy that she did and I never let on to her that I was feeling...well let's face it...left out. Surplus to requirements.
So I've come on here to share with all of you and for a little sympathy :)

Hi Happy, You have done a fab job, your daughter is happy and secure in her relationship and I'm sure she knows that her mum is always there for her. Its hard, but thats what allows her to be happy

Aaaahhhh....you're right elasta, she does know I'm always there for her and she does need me. Last night, really late, she crept up to my room and asked could she sleep with me as she heard a noise in her room (she'd been to see paranormal activity 2) and was scared . Bless.

hey happy - brilliant name btw :o - i agree with elasta, youve obviously done a great job with dd. ive had the same with three of mine as theyve grown and do admit it to be a wrench. so long as they know where home is then you cant go wrong. stay happy :o

Aawww Massive Congratulations Happy! You should be very proud. She sounds really lovely and you have obviously been a wonderful, kind, warm and understanding mother.

Bloody well done to you