So - the next few weeks should be interesting. We are entering a whole new realm of Mom-hood. I will soon be the mother of a middle schooler.....wow...how is that possible when I am only 16? So - monkey #1 is really excited about this whole 6th grade thing. She told me this summer that she is "just ready for middle school". Apparently 5th grade had too much "drama" for her....hello? I think that it will defintly be an interesting time for all of us really. We will have to make adjustments for the increased homework - we may not be able to be as crazy as we have been, and that's ok. Maybe we need to be forced to slow down....we'll see. The thing that I am really not ready for is the other kids....my natural concern is will she have friends? How will they treat her? She has always had a challenge making friends as it is. She hasn't always been into the whole make-up, boys thing. She likes sports and likes to play - during recess in 5th grade she hung out mostly with the boys playing basketball or soccer. How will that translate to middle school? She gets so hurt by the way some girls have already started treating her, and of course when she hurts....mom hurts.
She is such an awesome kid. Yes - I am realistic, she does have a few issues - but she is a GREAT kid. She has a heart like no other - she loves people and always wants to help, or take care of others. She was the kid in elementary school that was taking care of the special needs students in her class, or helping the teacher whenever possible. Will that continue on, or will she turn into one of those kids that other mothers want to strangle (you know the kind I am talking about...)? I pray - everyday - that she is able to retain her kindness and generosity and compassion during these next few CRAZY years.
And of course there is the concern - will I be able to hack it as a Middle School Momma? Hmmmmm.....as previously discussed (no - it did not change over the last 9 months) - I forget things....forget emails, forget to make lunches or send notes to the teacher.....how in the world am I going to do this......
I guess it will be an adventure for all of us.
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I will be praying for you. Remember she is in the hands of our Father. He will take care of her (and you too). As you know, that doesn't mean things will be easy. I know how you are feeling though. We mommas don't like our babies to hurt! You are a fantastic mom, it is so evident. I pray it will be an easy transistion for all of you! I miss seeing your smiling face!
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