Sweet Sixteen...................

I am feeling pretty old today. My daughter turned 16 on Monday.

I found this poem on the internet and it says it all.Sweet Sixteen

Back when you were very small, which seems like days ago

We heard them say 'enjoy her now, so short the time they grow'

How right they were as we recall it hasn't been that long

Since you were just that little girl, to you our hearts belong

We blink and look and there you are, so beautiful and grown

Your long red hair and perfect smile, we could have never known

Tenacious, strong and full of life, is what we see in you

We know you'll get all that you want, just keep it all in view

Although there's been some ups and downs we wouldn't change a day

For you have brought more joy to us, so much we can't convey

These pages of your life so far can't show you're greatest feat

How proud we are of you today with every goal you meet

Today you turn sixteen but still our baby girl you are

We know your spirit and your dreams will take you very far