November 24, 2003
Happy Birthday Helena
Years ago I would tell people the ages of my three girls and they would laugh manically and inform me that I will be having three teenage daughters at the same time.
And that has been the case for the past couple of years. But no longer. As of today, I no longer have, nor will I ever again have, three teenage daughters living in my house. My eldest, Helena McCleary, has turned 20 years old. No longer a teen, not yet legal to be served alcohol, she now gets to live her single year as a tween.
But she is already a beautiful lady, well grown from the little not-quite-three-year-old toddler that grabbed my nose -- with both hands.
Helena, raising you has been a great pleasure and a privilege. I have watched over you and have allowed you, as much as I could, to make your own mistakes. You've been burned, literally and figuratively, and have grown wiser each time. You have also taught me much.
I can't believe that you actually got a picture of the birthday LADY. Time has really flown and you have a lovely and talented tweener. Wish her a happy birthday from all the Wingos.
Posted by: Doug Wwingo at November 24, 2003 04:03 PM