Sweet Sixteen

 

          How has it been sixteen years??? It seems as if time has just vanished. I could swear you were just my little girl last week, long blond hair flying all over, so curious about everything, so happy and loving. Now you are a teenager with dark blue hair and hesitant about life. You have a multitude of emotions and seem afraid of everything. It breaks my heart that I cannot give you the confidence you once had. I wish you could see yourself the way I see you. You are so smart, loving, funny, creative, gorgeous, and amazing. I am so very proud of you in every way possible.

          This past week has been a challenge. My sweet girl is so anxious and stressed that I had to start taking her to therapy. I don't want her to be sad, afraid, or lonely. So, we now go to therapy, or rather, she will on Monday nights. I found a social anxiety therapy group just for teens. I am hoping this helps. The therapist also recommended some vitamins that have been shown to help with anxiety. Magnesium, calcium, L-theanine, and DHA are the ones she has to take now. Big freaking pills. She does not like them LOL I hate pills myself. I wish they came in gummy form. 

          I hope and pray this next year is better for you. Tomorrow, on your actual birthday, I am excited and a little envious of your brother taking you to Universal Studios. You are going to have so much fun. I would melt in the heat LOL. I will meet up with you guys afterwards for us to celebrate at City Walk in the evening. Today I am going to make your birthday cake LOL. Hopefully it tastes as sweet and good as you.