On the day that class assignments were delivered, our phone rang non-stop from morning till night. The air was filled with talk of good versus bad teachers, prissy versus cool girls, and laments over not being in the same classes together. There were also shouts of joy when a friend was found who had the same schedule. Thus begins our journey through the minefield of emotions, growing pains and awkwardness that we call Middle School (Junior High for those of us over the age of 25!).
I count my blessings that I get this next few years to acclimate myself to this new world before we enter the high school years. So far, it has been a fun journey. Maggie is, for now, a delightful, budding woman. Talk to me in a year and see if my opinion changes as the hormones increase!
And she has made spectacular choices in friends. Many of her friends were assigned to her "team" at school so I am assured that in this first year she will be surrounded by wonderful, grounded girls. Unfortunately (and so far the biggest disappointment this summer), her friend pictured above did not make her team. Not only do these two make me laugh because of the obvious physical difference in height, but they are truly funny and creative together. I can only hope that this teaches Maggie to maintain friendships even when you aren't together every minute of the day. It's a lesson that I need to continue to learn as I try to maintain a closeness with those who don't live around me anymore
So off we go to the next phase of our very entertaining lives. I'll keep you updated on the exciting adventures of middle school as they unfold! It should be a wild ride! :)
3 comments:
Go, Maggie, Go! Middle school is a wacky time, but sounds like she is ready to have fun! How many days until school starts?
10 days to go! But who's counting?! Certainly not Mom! (insert sarcastic tone) :)
So glad I have a few more years till that fun begins. They look like quite the pair!
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