On the one hand, you're happy to see your child grow, get older, smarter and progress through the next phase. You feel proud of them (and yourself) for making it to these milestones and you are happy to celebrate with them.
On the other hand, they are growing older, and they'll never be 2, 6 or 10 years old again. It's sad to see those days pass. Pride in your child is often overshadowed by the knowledge that things are changing and will continue to change regardless of your desire to keep them just like this for just a little bit longer.
Also, throwing birthday parties is hard work. And doing it for a set of twin girls throws another layer on top of that.
This year, the girls turned 13 and requested (with much begging and pleading) a sleep over. Thinking that this would get me off the hook for other activities, I agreed. Not knowing that what they meant was a sleep over PLUS all the other normal birthday activities.
I'm pleased to say that this past weekend we survived an invasion of eight 13-year-old girls for an overnight party that included an Amazing Race-themed scavenger hunt, make-your-own pizza dinner, cake and singing, movies and assorted girl-style activities.
I'm still recovering, and the girls will probably never catch up on their sleep. But we made it through and now all I have to do is wait an worry until they are 14 and goodness only knows what will be required of me then.
Em
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