Challenge One: Scraplift thyself!

This is my dd...and a layout about learning to be the mom of a teenager. The journaling is hidden behind the photo and reads:
Emily, I speak from experience when I say that sometimes it really stinks to be the first-born child. You are my test-case; you are my guinea pig; you are my learning curve.

I remember feeling the same way when I was growing up, also the oldest in my family. My mom seemed to be harder on me than she was on my siblings...and I know that I fall into that mistake with you as well. As you grow up, I am trying hard (well, okay, sometimes not trying very hard) to let go and give you more freedom. It’s a scary thing to do, though. I was young when I had you; not as young in age as many, but definitely not very emotionally mature. You and I have grown up together. I know that I have learned as much from you as I have taught you over the years.

As you enter the teen years, it seems the steepest part of our learning curve lies ahead. I’ll apologize in advance for the mistakes I’ll be making. I’ll apologize again when I make them. Please know that in spite of all that, I love and cherish you, for you are my first-born child. You are my test-case. You are my guinea pig. You are my learning curve.

Materials:

Bazzill cardstock. All patterned paper Gin X He Sings At Weddings collection. Also, Gin X coaster used as a pull for the hidden journaling, and chipboard letters, from the same collection. Thanks for looking! PS...Thanks, Jr. for helping me decide which one to choose!!