Happy Birthday!! Have a lovely rest of your day! Parents don't like to see their kids hurt and so she feels as if she si protecting you. Let her know that you appreciate her concern but really need her to do this for you now.
Best wishes on your date. You are so sweet, I am sure you will do fine.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
