Well it's finally happened - I'm a grown up!

I just waved goodbye to my eldest child (16) going on her first date and I don't know how to feel. She is beautiful, intelligent and most of all - trustworthy. I am caught between overwhelming pride and a fearful sense of AGE! Iam 34 yrs old - I'm not ready for this.

I bought this baby home from the hospital in June 1990 - almost yesterday - so small and premmie she wore clothes made for a Cabbage Patch Kid home from the hospital, and now she is in the car with a 19yr old boy - going bowling.

Where does the time go????

I was not much older than her when I had her - so I do have to admit I am worried, but then I have to trust - I have to trust her and her ability to do what is right - and I have to trust my instincts as a parent, I also have to trust that I have raised her in the best way I knew how!

All in all - I think I did alright.

I'll keep you posted!