Sounds like you two had a wonderful evening, even with the slight tension during the pool game. Smallsteps is at a huge turning point in her young life and I agree that her clinginess is due to the uncertainty of her future. It sure is tough growing up, more so in these uncertain times.
"slight" ;D
I am trying to remember when I was at that age and I know it was pleasant for me. My life was quite a bit different however, so it is impossible to compare - I think she has it pretty good, but it is all relative to experience.
hehe well I didn't want to use the phrase 'madder than a wet hen' lol.