Sixteen.
I’m not really sure how that happened, but somehow our little Abby is officially 16 years old today.
She’s still working on mastering the art of driving (pray for all of us), but she’s already mastered so many of the things that make her who she is. She’s a professional nap taker that is funny, full of life, and somehow seems to know everyone. She walks through school saying “hi” to everyone she walks past, and makes a point to remember and wish all of her people a happy birthday. She has one of the kindest hearts you could ever find.
And, of course, she has a soundtrack for everything. Akon, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Fleetwood Mac, and about a million other artists are constantly playing on her Spotify playlist. Add in some Chad Michael Murray, Gilmore Girls, Love Island, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and you’ve pretty much got the Abby starter pack.
Watching her grow into the person she is today has been one of the greatest parts of being a dad. Sixteen is a pretty big milestone, and while I’m not quite ready to believe and accept that my little girl is getting this old, I’m incredibly proud of the young woman she’s becoming.
Happy Sweet 16th Birthday, Abby! ❤️
Keep being funny. Keep being kind. Keep saying “hi” to everyone, and keep listening to way too much music.
And maybe… just keep practicing that driving. 😬
Love you, kiddo. ❤️
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