Before boys could complicate things. Before I moved 300+ miles away. Before she learned how to use a computer. Before our daily exchanges turned to weekly exchanges. Before being “popular” was important. Before skinny jeans and designer shirts and a multitude of gadgets to keep up with the rest of the world. Before I had to think about protecting her from the evils of the world. Before she started studying for SATs. Hell, before even I started studying for SATs. Before she knew what calories were. Definitely before I started plucking my eyebrows. Before friends came before family.
Before I thought I would ever miss her.
Love this kid more than life.