June 7, 2006 08:29 AM
Summer Fun & Teen Fashion
Well I'm feeling feeling almost normal again. It's been quite a week. First of all, I was sick sick sick and just couldn't shake it. And also, dear daughter broke up with her boyfriend, so it's been an emotional roller coaster around here. We're really glad she is moving on, but it's painful to see your child go through these difficult life lessons, even if they are supposed to be pretty grown up. She's doing great and has a date on Friday night with, what I am told, is one of the "hottest boys at school." He better watch out. Mama don't take no crap when it comes to her little girl. Not anymore.
So we went shopping and bought her some cute clothes, for what she calls "her new single life." Picked up this very cute top at Forever 21, to be paired with a pair of white shorts from Hollister. Also found a denim skirt that looks a bit like this one at Forever 21, to be paired with a black tank from The Limited. Did she plan it this way, to need new clothes just in time for her fun, fabulous new life? Who knows. But I was telling her the other day, "This should be the most exciting summer of your life." Aside from ditching the boy, she is 16, driving and has her own car, and surrounded by some really great friends. Until she finds a job, her days consist of tanning by her friend's pool, sleeping late, and talking on the phone with friends. Talk about lucky. All the silly boys in the world can't take away the feeling of being young and beautiful and smart, with summer unfolding before you. She's got parents who love her and a little brother who adores her. Okay, so when she reads this, I am dead meat. Don't worry honey, mommy loves you and is proud of you. And I did buy you new clothes this week, so you can't be too mad at me ; )
Comments
Really sorry to hear about your girl child's sorrow. I agree that it is simply wrenching to sit by and be so limited on making it better. My oldest has been through it a few times, never terrible bad as, only now, is she with someone for whom things have gotten so serious. Her sig oth starts college in the fall and I fear that they will grow apart and the inevitable anguish my girl will undoubtedly feel. They are celebrating their one year anniversary in about 8 weeks. So this has been a pretty long-term relationship.
Like your lucky girl, mine has good friends and even grown ups who love her dearly and will be here for us, should she need us.
Glad to hear that you are starting to feel better. Even unintentionally, shopping will do that...;) Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Tammy at June 9, 2006 08:56 AM
Your little girl sure ain't wasting time! I wish her the best. Breakups are always difficult, especially when you're so young. The shopping finds you got are so adorable! I'm sure she'll look darling in them.
Posted by: Cinthia at June 9, 2006 01:08 PM
good for her!! with boys at my house, breakups are weird. at least with a girl, I'd know details!! or some, anyway.
Posted by: Karen at June 9, 2006 11:49 PM
