Thirteen Years Ago, Today

Thirteen years ago, today, the most important thing in my life happened:  I became a mother.

Kate was being a little cranky on the way to her birthday dinner tonight.

"Why are you so grumpy?" I asked.

"Because I'm now, officially, an angsty teen," she said.

"I see.  And how long is this going to last?"

Kate thought for a moment.  "Five years.  And then, I'm going to vote."

That's my baby.