Happy 13th Birthday, Natalie!!! (December 19, 2023)
How did we celebrate?
On Saturday, December 16, we went to Jira’s house to celebrate with her family. She made glass noodles and creme brule for you. Unfortunately, Conor got sick (stomach bug – very bad) within 15 minutes of us arriving, and he and I spent the rest of the time in Nana’s and Pop’s bedroom. You and Elliott did get to have a sleepover, so that was a bonus.
Then, on Sunday, December 17, you and I went to get your first facial. You loved it so much! She gave you suggestions on what to use on your face – I bought you some of the soap they recommended – but you also got so many facial products for your birthday, and I don’t think you’re following her instructions with one mask a week and sticking to the same products. Unfortunately, I started to get sick about 2 hours after we got home. You were supposed to go out to sushi dinner with Dad, but you wanted to eat Jira’s leftovers anyways.
And, then, on Monday, December 18, you got really sick. Oh no. You were home sick from school for your birthday. You were able to rally by the evening to open up your presents. No sushi dinner. No pumpkin cupcakes from me. We need to do both of them when we get back from Florida in January. I did make yellow cupcake with chocolate frosting in Green Bay.
Your big gifts for your birthday were getting your room repainted (I think you’re choosing cream), comforter (sage green), and from other people – tons of skin care products, a Harvard sweatshirt.
A list of your favorites:
Treat: Gum (despite having braces)
Movie: 10 things I hate about you is up there
TV Show: Walter Boys (Netflix)
Color: green.
Food: Avocado
Book: Blackbird Girls
activities: ballet (just restarted) and lax
Thing to wear: Oversized sweatshirts with Lululemon leggings or really short shorts, with Nike socks and white Converse high tops