I know exactly what you mean.brilliant recruit JesseeS; work her butt off whilst the going is good I say.
My Granddaughter was full on 'best buddy' (fishing / cycling / bikes & cooking) see below. Until the age of 14; after which the teenage phase of 'can't be bovvered' became the norm.
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Now at 19 she is a fine young woman; but not interested in my hobbies anymore. I'm still the first call when shit happens and she needs help.
The time passes far too quickly.