13

Mini me is turning 13 this month.  She’s so excited.  I’m so amazed.

She’s such a joy.  I love having such a happy child.  She’s always smiling…ok, if we ask her to do anything manual laborwise the smile fades quickly.  Oh and anything math or science related calls forth her Mr. Hyde.  Other than that – she’s  fun to have around.

She’s been planning this 13th occasion for some time now.  She presented Paul and I with a letter suggesting how her birthday should be spent.  Special friends, family members and of course what gifts are befitting of a teenager.  She realizes how difficult it will be to get family here – Paul’s clan is in Texas and my parents and “T” are in Nebraska (opposite end of the state).  Fortunately my brother and his wife and daughter are here – we’ll include them in the festivities.  This week we have Paul’s niece here.  His brother and sister-in-law made a special trip this weekend – Mini loves it (so do we).

Teenager gifts are so technically oriented.  The cell phone is a “no”.  The video camera might pan out.  Her brother got one and they both love to use it.  Amongst the other items listed were a digital camera, itouch and  canvases.  The canvases will most likely make the cut.

We will celebrate with dinner at SUMO’s and possibly a movie.  We’ll have to see what’s showing.

13 – It’ll hit me