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The family came over for dinner and cake which was fun and chaotic. Between making sure everyone got dinner and dishing out cake, I didn't get an opportunity to take pictures. My dad did though but I don't have them to post. The last few years, the gift giving has been somewhat boring. My son doesn't ask or require much - money, iTunes gift cards, and books made him a happy birthday boy. My parents gave him a car. A genuine Hot Wheels Corvette. It looks beautiful in it's little plastic package.
I let Austin have his friends come over about an hour after the family. That way he could have family time then friend time. I had to laugh as I sat upstairs in my bedroom listening to their music coming from the basement. The music was the same as what my friends and I were listening to at that age. I suppose it is all "retro" now or whatever.
I enjoyed the party but was happy when the door closed behind the last person. Today is just another day only now I say my sixteen year old son. And I try to forget that I am almost twenty years older.
4 comments:
What a handsome son--Sixteen? I remember when my daughter turned 16. They kind of start moving away from us a little at a time. Sad but true. You, however, are still very young too. I'm sure your son is grateful for the wonderful birthday you arranged.
Several years ago, I had a friend who chaperoned her daughter's 8th grade dance, and actually went out on the dance floor, much to her daughter's dismay. Her daughter told her to stop dancing - she told her daughter "I'll stop dancing when you all get your own music."
It sounds like Austin had a great birthday. I'm sure he's grateful you gave him a separate time with his friends!
Happy Birthday, Austin. They grow way too fast!
Happy Sweet Sixteen! It always feels like a milestone and he's a handsome one!
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