The Plain Side

 How is it possible that you are 14 years old?! We are in disbelief. Even if we've been lucky enough to be with you every day of your life, we're still surprised. Watching you grow up is the best adventure of our lives.  You are one beautiful person, Edee Lorraine! You're vivacious, passionate, clever, and bold. You're not afraid to speak your mind, which sometimes gets you in trouble but we're working on that part. Your creativity has no end. You still love music, stuffed animals, and ramen noodles. You keep saying you're taller than me but I've still got a few inches on you. :P  This is the year you found a love for reading beyond graphic novels. Maybe a little to far beyond graphic novels but we're working on agreeing on books that fit your 12th grade reading level and age. It's a balancing act, as most things are.  Your 13th year has been one of the hardest years for you and I. We went through a lot together and alone, (in separate rooms after an...