Penny has given me permission to tell you that she has a boyfriend! And I finally got to see a picture of him. They go to school together, so I haven’t met him in person, but I do know they are good friends who have fun conversations, enjoy playing Uno, and do not share the same taste in music, although she tells me she has gotten him into Taylor Swift.

It has also been really sweet to watch Penny grow up in this area. She had a boyfriend in high school, and without getting into details, it was a bit dramatic. She was really careful in assessing this relationship and talked about how she wanted to date him but she didn’t want to hurt him or hurt their friendship. She’s been great about setting good boundaries and asking for help from trusted adults in navigating some ups and downs. I still can’t believe I’m getting photos texted to me from my daughter with her BOYFRIEND, but I can say I’m grateful that she’s growing up with thoughtfulness and kindness.

Shared as always with Penny’s permission

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