So My DD Turned 18!

I am officially the mother of an adult child :eek: It seems like yesterday that she was born, and now she's all grown up! I've always expected this one to be one of the hardest to deal with. Suprisingly I've been OK about it, in fact this might be up there with one of the better birthdays so far. Part of it is that her mom and I have been in touch a lot more frequently, and she is on board with a f2f reunion possibly after her graduation! I think the other part of it is that if she flakes out, I can contact DD myself. Either way, I'm grateful that I don't have to wonder where she is, and how she's doing. I don't have to register and hope she comes looking, and she doesn't have to look for me! There's another part of me that's a little sad because I've officially missed her childhood. I've been kept updated on all her accomplishments for four years, but still I wasnt there. I can still see pictures and hear stories, but it won't be the same. I've known her for her whole life, but I'm still a stranger to her. That's so bizarre to me! I'm laying a bit low just in case something triggers me. Thankfully I'm off from work today, so I'm headed out into the sunshine for some retail therapy Nothing makes your spirits soar more than some awesome sandals!!:happydance: Happy Birthday DD!!!!:cake: