Dear Amanda...Love, Barb

Dear Amanda,
I can't believe C graduated from college! What a lovely young lady. ("Lovely young lady" ????When did I become your mother???) I always knew she'd transition from angry/distant stepdaughter to another one of us in your fan club. I'm glad you hung in there to see it happen....
Thanks so much for the invitation. I know you sent it knowing I couldn't make it, and I'm flattered that I'd still be on the invite list, but I'm also disappointed that I couldn't. I know we get snow days and summer vacations, but what I wouldn't give to be a normal grown-up who decides when, and why, to take days off.
Anyway, I assume you have the summer off, too, so maybe we can catch up. I mean REALLY catch up. I'm glad to know you're there and I'm still on your invite list but I miss you. And for whatever reason--or host of them-- this summer, more than others, I need to know what color nail polish you're wearing. Love you! Barb