I tell her to stop it.
She says no...she is 16 years old.
Tears form in my eyes.
I tell her that's not allowed. I want her to be my baby forever.
She says she is 16 years old.
One tear falls down my cheek.
She finally relents and says she will stay three years old forever.
I exclaim, "Yay!" while I wipe away the other tears.
She's silent...and I know she is wishing she is 16 years old.