Caitlyn is 18!

My girl is 18!  What makes me the most happy is that she is the very same now as she always has been.  Bubbly, spirited, stubborn, persuasive, creative, beautiful, giggly and tender hearted. What you see is what you get with this one!  What a gorgeous girl!!!
I'm scared to pieces for her to be an adult.  I don't think anyone is ever ready for their kid to be a grown up?  The only thing she wants right now is a new curfew...which i gave into, which was a BIG mistake!  She thinks she's ready to take on the world, prove herself and become super responsible...she doesn't even know the half of what's out there ready to chew her up and spit her out!  At the same time, I feel her excitement and curiosity.  She will be a great addition to the "big girl" community.  Her talents are amazing and her personality is loveable.  She will make mistakes but she will also pick herself back up.  Pretty soon her life will be far more important than anything we've got going on here at home.  I think she's pretty much there now?  I know my adult daughter loves me and i know i frustrate the crap out of her...but mom's do that, no matter how old their children get.
I wish the very best for my precious Caitlyn.  She is a treasured daughter of god and a loving daughter to me.  What a best friend, comedian, confidant, shoulder to cry on and entertainer she has been to me in my life...now i hope she goes on to give these special qualities to others.  Wow, 18?  Never thought we'd get here!