Today I am the Mother of an adult. My daughter celebrated her 18th birthday today. On July 5th, 1990 my beautiful daughter came into the world. Where do the years go? It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating sweet 16. Now already two years have past by.
I’ll never forget the day she came screaming into this world. ( Now somedays she just comes screaming into the house.) Overall, my labor for my daughter was a traumatic experience to go through. I had placental abruption which is where the placenta separates from the uterus. We both almost died. I’m so blessed to be alive today and am very thankful for my daughter.
I just couldn’t let this day pass by without wishing her a happy birthday on my blog. (Even though she has no time these days to read Mom’s blog)
Happy Birthday Princess ( That what’s her Dad has been calling her lately. The notorious teen “attitude” and all.)
Young adulthood is a time of great change. Not only change for her, but change for me too. I wish I could say that now she is an adult I could look forward to life without drama and attitude for a while, but that’s NOT going to happen. ( Some days I think I’m having a nervous breakdown. “Laugh”)
My son is 14 1/2 and my daughter ( whom I love dearly) still has a lot of growing up to do.
She’s 18 today! I know I said that, but geez, I feel old!
We had a nice dinner tonight and some cake. Now she’s out with her boyfriend and hopefully will be home on time for her curfew.
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8 responses so far ↓
boomergrl49
// Jul 6, 2008 at 12:48 am
Happy Birthday to your daughter, and congratulations Mom! The years go by so quickly.
Blondie
// Jul 6, 2008 at 8:42 am
Ahh Rose….time does fly by. 18 is considered adults but really they are still just kids. Completely oblivious to the responsibilities of being an adult and the consequences of their actions. Good Luck!
GaryJay
// Jul 6, 2008 at 11:13 am
18 for me was waaay back in 1955, and it was the year I finally got smart enough to realize that I didn’t have to run away from home, I could actually get my parents to pay my way—just smile at them and tell em I wanted to go on to college—-on the other side of the state—–. I think with girls its a little different—-its more socially acceptable for girls to continue living at home at 18.
Rose DesRochers
// Jul 6, 2008 at 11:26 am
Gary actually she wants to move out, but we are trying to convince her to stay at home until she graduates next year. FYI: I moved out at 18.
Rose DesRochers
// Jul 6, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I don’t know if I agree with that Blondie. My husband was 18 when he married me. I think he was more grown up then my daughter and knew what he wanted out of life. Thanks for the good luck. I need it. lol
Thanks B for the wishes.
DrowseyMonkey
// Jul 6, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Happy birthday to your princess!
I can’t believe you have an adult child either, wow. You certainly don’t look old enough to have grown-up kids! But I don’t have kids, so it always surprises me when people my age or younger have adult children.
Sy
// Jul 7, 2008 at 1:30 am
She had cake? I want cake!
Happy belated birthday to the younger Rose.
Mukesh
// Jul 8, 2008 at 6:44 am
Hi Rose,this is mukesh… I am moved by your unparallel intelictual and the true depiction of an adult’ sentiment… The little baby who tore your womb 18 years ago is daring to bare herself on the stage of society. We can’t call it a psychological disaster but a grim reality that shows the youth attitude…Time will fly by but it will leave a flurry of emotions which you had ever experienced. Your artcle reminded me of my mother whom i love most in the world… She is a sweet heart and i see myself in your narration. So i am not among those 344 who lurk and don’t leave their comments… I wish i could have a coffee with you….
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