My baby peanut is *16*!!! đź’™
Dearest Sofi,
It's so cliche to say it but honestly, HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE??!!
How did we get from here...
To here already?...
It's hard for me to express how much I enjoy being your mom. Sure, there are hard days, and sometimes we fight and drive each other crazy and need a break from one another. But those moments never last very long, and we *always* find a way back to one another quickly, with a hug and a laugh.
Seeing you grow into yourself, your own person, is the most gorgeous thing I have honestly ever witnessed. In most of these posts, I repeat that my hope for you and your sister is that you will never forget who you are and will be the best versions of yourself that you can be. And that is precisely what I see happening -- and I couldn't be more proud, relieved, joyful, excited for you.
Trying out new cuisines - at the moment Mexican (Mexi-Cali) tops your list but sushi's always a favorite too, spending time with your friends and family, swimming and your swim team friends, hanging out with your sister when she's not driving you nuts, laughing, watching The Rookie or S.W.A.T. or Castle all together as a family, improving your times at swimming, funny instagram reels, experimenting in the kitchen, finding new fun snacks, your cousins, dancing and listening to music, sleeping, hanging out in your room, one-on-one time with just mommy or papĂ , shopping for new clothes, peace (yours, ours, the world's).Some of your current dislikes:
Having to wake up early, when you don't like what we're having for lunch/dinner, when papĂ or I are angry with you, when your sister is driving you crazy, injustice of any kind, hearing details about violence, cruelty and cruel people and snobs, people arguing, not knowing things that you want to know, having a lot of homework, being put in a "box" by people thinking they can define you.
Sofia, you are just one of the best people I have ever met: you are honest, you wear your heart on your sleeve, you are kind and generous and funny and silly and so smart and empathetic and you have the most beautiful way of seeing the irony in the world and in yourself. I absolutely love spending time together - chit-chatting, hanging out, laughing, sharing reels, eating snacks (yes I will always help you find one), and just discussing pretty much any topic. I love how you know you can come to me with any question, any problem, any insecurity.
I can't believe how lucky I am to be your mom and to have borne witness to these past 16+ years. Enjoy this next one, Peanut. And know that me, PapĂ and Sami are *always* here, that we will *always* see you and know you and appreciate you. No matter what.
Love and hugs and kisses,
Mommy
