Wow. You know that moment when you look at your child and wonder just when she grew 2 inches? Just when did she become so independent? Just when did she start to mature? These are the questions that I am asking myself when I look at my daughter.
I've always said it is bittersweet and I think I feel this way with each passing year so I am not sure why is surprises or catches me off guard.
My girl will be starting middle school in just over a month and I have to be honest, I feel completely lost. I am not even sure what she'll need in regards to school supplies! The elementary days were a little easier- I knew what to expect, I had worked with children that age in the past but this, it is all new and I am feeling a little scared. I am sure that just like everything else, in these next few years, we'll work through the good times and maybe some hard times... some friendship issues, perhaps a heartbreak or two (oh my!) and I am sure my first middle school battle might just be about make-up! :)
It is never far from my mind just how blessed we are to have this child and what an amazing gift her life really is...all of our lives, actually. :)
It is never far from my mind just how blessed we are to have this child and what an amazing gift her life really is...all of our lives, actually. :)
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I am beside myself that photo is SO gorgeous. OMG...the purple with her hair and the delicate finish. There are not enough hearts in the world!
Oh woman...any propping up I can give you in regard to middle school, please let me know. Ella's years have been smoother than I anticipated (knock on wood)...but now we're on to Evynn...so I know we're going to be commiserating soon!
Makeup!! Word!! I let Ella do mascara and lip gloss in 6th...but, as you can probably tell, we're way past that now. Heee! I keep telling myself it's self expression of the non permanent kind. :P
Hang in there chica, she's got just the right Mama to get her through...oh, and Dad, too. ;)
I have no good advice. LOL! Jenn does! ;) Other than keep doing what you are already doing. You are such an amazing mom. And even if she temporarily forgets that, and pulls away, she'll remember who she can count on. She'll remember all that you've been teaching her. And if all else fails, send her over to her Auntie Linda. I'd love to have her! ;)
Tell Joe, Bryan misses his fantasy football buddy! LOL!
It is bitter sweet......they are growing and learning, but one year seems to pass so quickly. Glad you capture yours from behind a lens to have to look back over.
I always think about God watching His own son grow before His own eyes. I believe time is something God gives us on earth, so He can take it away in Heaven....we don't have a concept of time there, just eternity!
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