Yes, our Belly Boo has become a teenager. She had an "Enchanted" party sleepover with Sarah Beth and Linley. Magan made a really good cake, and I think decorated it pretty well. We did not take a picture of the back, but we all laughed as it was slowly falling backwards. A leaning tower of cake. She finally got a cell phone, so now she can text all her friends. She may have been the last one in middle school without one.
Her and her friends watched the new Enchanted sequel that night. Got negative reviews, so I don't plan to watch it anytime, altho the first movie was great. Belle is my buddy right now, and each year I worry about the crazy demons coming out of her that my girl dad friends have told me happens soon. But it has not happened yet...she is in that awkwardly teenagery time right now, but still goofs around with her dad. She and I had a fun time picking on mom when a new dress of moms fit her so well. I told her that it looked more beautiful on her than anyone. Which prompted a "Hmmmph" from Magan.
She still sends me periodic hand messages of "I love you" before she gets on the bus...or when sitting across the living room from me watching a show. She is my Pooh Bear right now, as Ruby is my Ru Bear. I see her beautiful mom in her eyes and smile often. I look forward to the days ahead, but I believe I will be an ugly mess when those girls leave me.
But this year she is just 13. There are no demons. A little bit of sassy seeps out sometimes, with an occasional eyeroll. But she treats he sister well. Best friends with Sam. Davis and her are hit or miss on their interactions. She is slowly getting out of our quiet comfort zone even trying out for the middle school play...singing "Dear Theodosia" from Hamilton. And She can sing almost the full opening song to "Hamilton" rapping the whole thing. It is pretty cool. I love you Belly Boo. I love the cheek hugs, and I know you love me waking you up even as you punch and kick at me.
