Yesterday was Nora's family birthday party, today is the actual birthday.
From her mom and dad: an Under Armour hoodie plus a music stand that she put together right away. I was impressed with her dad, giving her the tools and guiding her but letting her do the work.
From aunts Sarah and Winnie, a drum pad and drum sticks. I understand that there is a blister on her finger this morning from all that drumming. From Aunt Tina, pretty fluffy onsie pajamas. From Grandma and Pap, Twisted Peppermint bath bombs and shower gel. From Bridget, a game she wanted. From me, mint Converse shoes and athletic pants. And, from the neighbor boys, a Red Ryder BB gun that brought a huge grin.
I am listing the gifts, not to be consumer-oriented but to illustrate the diversity of likes of a thirteen-year-old girl. I hope she maintains that diversity always, not getting bogged down with the "shoulds" and "what everyone else wants."
That's my real birthday wish for her.
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