Kayla celebrated her 15th birthday sheltering in place. Getting presents proved to be a challenge as there were many delays in shipping. Even our reliable 2 day shipping was prioritized for essential items. Birthday gifts for a teenager do not usually fall under the essential category, but we managed. There is still one company that has been ordered to shut down in Massachusetts, so she'll get her final gift once they open back up for shipping.
We've pretty much just lived in pajamas and comfy clothes, but we all made an effort to get dressed this morning. Special days call for special actions. ha!
Kayla has grown up so much this year. She's easy to laugh with, excels at school, texts all the time with her friends, and is the biggest help around the house. She's always jumping in to help in the kitchen, fold clothes, empty the trash, and she's taken it upon herself to clear the dirty dishes from the table and put away leftovers. Being bored is not her favorite thing, so she'll usually jump at the chance to do anything other than lay around. Don't get me wrong, she can chill with the best of them!
Two of her best friends surprised her with a drive-in celebration. They were so sweet to surprise her, and I really think that was the highlight of her day.
Celebrating social distancing style.
Staying safe and following the rules.
Having conversations with friends was much needed and much enjoyed. They hung around for over an hour talking, and it was so good for the soul.
We picked up lunch and headed to the park for a picnic. The girls rode bikes and we just enjoyed the amazing day celebrating Miss Kayla.
There were no decorated cookie cakes, but Marc and I managed to pull this off. Marc is our official name writer on cakes because of his years of writing on Bruster's cakes. I am our official icing squirter because of my years of icing their cakes when they were little.
Kayla,
You have such a sweet spirit and servant's heart. Your willingness to help me with anything is such a blessing. You work hard in school, you are a loyal friend, you love your sisters fiercely, and you even know how to push their buttons at just the right time. You are an absolute joy, and while being your mom has challenges at time, you make my job easy. You are the glue that keeps your sisters together, and I am thrilled to be celebrating you today. You are easy to celebrate.
Love forever and always,
Mama
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