Growing Up! Oh My!

I often thought that my girls would be grown up when they got married and had kids. Boy was I wrong. I realized Mandy had grown up so to speak when she visits and she no longer has to be asked to do the dishes or I can tell she really means it when she says thank you.

I really want to brag about Lauren. I will fill you in later about Mandy and her school and travels later.

Just like her big sister the first time I realized Lauren really was growing up was seeing her for the first time in their prom dresses. WOW is all I can think of (See Pic). Lauren is now also starting to be more outspoken and take on her own personality when it comes to dealing with me. By that I mean she argues with me more now about what she thinks instead of just saying yes Dad all the time. I remember what it was like to be a teenager in a house where your feelings were not allowed to be expressed very frequently if at all. So I try my best to listen more.

Lauren will be driving in a couple of months also. I wish there was an anti stress pill for the both of us before we go out on that first lesson. Any suggestions are appreciated. I don't mean for a good drug either! She is very sensitive and I think she might take some of the things I am saying to her as being too critical. I am sure we will be just fine. I just wanted to sound off a little and prepare myself some by writing about it here. I also just wanted to show every what a beautiful daughter I have.