They are only young once

My twelve-year-old daughter was excited because it is her cousin's 13^th birthday.  She is excited also because she will be 13 in a few months.  She said:

 

"Then you won't have any kids anymore, just teenagers."

 

Then she started teasing me:

 

Then I won't run to the door when you come home.

Then I won't tell you I like your songs.

Then I won't hang out with you anymore.

Then I won't go to the movies with you.

Then I won't  colour with you.

Then I won't come with you to the store.

Then I won't give you a hug or a kiss anymore. 

 

I thought about my two other teenage daughters.  She is pretty much right.  Dang, what a good reminder to enjoy kids while they are young instead of hurrying them to grow up.