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Sparky, Sparky, our little larky

 Lilly is seventeen today. It’s been such a fun ride being her mom.


We celebrated yesterday by going out to dinner and buying treats. Today was rather low key with all our regular Tuesday stuff. She’s in a spot where she has definite opinions about what she wants, if only she can make a choice. 

She’s about finished with her junior year of high school. She has worked hard all year in school at a challenging schedule and has passed everything so far. 

She loves all things theater- acting dancing singing, doing them all at once, set design, staging, lights, props. She also loves going to live theater. 

She has had some great opportunities this year to work with Broadway performers and artists.

She loves dinosaurs, frogs, old lady strawberry candy and making new kind of complicated recipes. 

She has a big heart and wants justice and fairness for all. 

She is a deep thinker. 

She loves to play and have fun and can often be found running around with or playing with the youngest cousins.

She’s a delight. She helps me think deeper and help me be a better person and mom. 

We love you, Lilly. Thanks for being the ring leader of our crew! 


Comments

HW said…
Thank you for helping me get to know your Lilly! Her smile lights up the world. 17 is a pretty big deal!
Paige said…
Telling the world you're a better person because of your daughter-- you got that from the advanced parenting manual, didn't you? Or the level 3 super secret manuals?

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