Seriously middle school, what have you done to my daughter?
The week before school was tough. We had some high anxiety moments with some breakdowns. But then the day came, the first day of school.
Years past she would struggle to get up in the morning. There would be fights with her siblings. We would argue about her pulling herself together so she could get downstairs on time.
Now, you know what she started doing? She sets an alarm. When I go to make sure she gets up, if she wants a few more minutes, there’s not a tantrum she just asks if she can have a few more minutes.
The night before she will pick out her clothes. She will even wear jeans again…it’s been four years since she’s worn them.
I don’t take her to school. For the first time in her life, she takes the bus. On the second day, she completely ditched me and now goes to and from the bus stop by herself.
The girl that suffers from anxiety, is starting to become social. She is even willing to approach the “really shy” girl in her class.
You know what, she even decided to play the clarinet. Even when she’s the one to make it sound like a goose, she keeps playing.
After school activities start next week and even though she says she doesn’t want to do any, she will. Once she sees all the kids that are involved, she will want to be too.
WHAT IS THAT ABOUT??
This is not the same girl, so middle school I would like to thank you. You have opened her up and let her expand her closed up world.
Ah, yes. The age old problem of growing up. We love to watch our kids grow and blossom, but at the same time, we also know that every day that the come more into their own is a day closer to the time when they won’t need us anymore. =/
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Yay for your daughter! Looks like middle school is her thing! I love that she is having such a positive reaction to school. She looks so cute and happy in the photo!
This is so sweet! My daughter will start middle school next year and I’m curious to see how that will go. I’m so glad your daughter is enjoying it!
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Just part of growing up I believe. Good she is exploring and trying new things.
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Our middle school and grade school are all mixed together so it might not be as big of transition as some kids. I am glad for her it is turning out positive and open up her world a little.
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My little niece is going to middle school this year, and it’s such a huge transition. I forgot how scary and exciting it was! Your daughter is adorable and seems so sweet, I’m sure she’ll ROCK middle school!
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Middle school was life changing for my older kids. And while some people complain about middle school girls, it was some of my favorite years with my older girls. My twins are 11 and full of sass. I’m really hoping I survive the middle school years with them! 🙂
So sweet! I am so glad she is having a great middle school experience so far! I love that she is helping the “shy girl.” We need more NICE girls in middle schools! My daughter is doing her student teaching in a 6th grade classroom…so far so good. Here’s hoping both our girls have great middle school years!
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Some of our best adventures began in middle school. I hope this year is full of wonder for your daughter and hope you enjoy seeing her growth.
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Aww this is amazing I am so glad that going to middle school has made such a big difference to your daughter, long may it continue!
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I know, right?! My daughter hit middle school and suddenly the shrinking violet became an growing rose vine!
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Ahh middle school. Looks like it’s her time to shine.
How incredibly sweet. I’m so glad your girl is coming out of her shell. What a great age.
Thats so wonderful that she is blossoming and growing!
I totally thought this post was going to go in the opposite direction. So glad to hear that middle school has been good to your daughter!
My middle daughter started middle school this year too and it has been great so far. I enjoy seeing her excited about some classes and she even branched out and went out for tennis which is a new sport for her. Glad to see your daughter transitioned so well!
Very happy to know how she gets used to middle school.Good luck and best wishes to her.Lovely post.
Ugh middle school is the actual worst. I remember it so vividly because to me its the hardest time to be a girl!
Middle school can be a tricky time but it sounds like your daughter is flourishing! I bet that warms your heart!
Yes, Middle school can change a child. That is how my middle kiddo is this year and I ask myself what happened?! But it’s a good thing and really is odd how the switch just like went off this year … they grow too quickly 🙁
Nice to see that her year is off to a good start. We hear so many bad things that it’s nice to see a child happy and starting to discover themself.
Your little girl is growing up. It’s great that she is adjusting so well to middle school.
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Middle school isn’t what it use to be that’s for sure. Our granddaughter just started middle school and I was really scared at first. She wasn’t at all. She was over the top excited about it. I just wish she wasn’t growing up so fast. Your little middle schooler is adorable!
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I love this. I hope your daughter continues to grow in confidence, make new friends and enjoy middle school!
It sounds like it’s not middle school! It sounds like she’s just growing up and that can be such a hard time when that realization hits for a parent!
middle school is hard for a lot of kids. i know my daughter had a hard time. luckily it’s only a couple years and they get to high school. then they start whole new problems.
I am so thankful middle school has been kind to your daughter. Most of the time, that’s not the case at all. Good for her for approaching the shy girl. <3
It’s so awesome and sad to watch our kids grow up. I love seeing them come into their own person but I also miss my babies.
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Your daughter is so happy and adorable. Isn’t it great when our kids are excited about school? Looks like she’s loving middle school.
Mama’s little girl is growing up and the signs are there everywhere. Time really flies, she now sees to have exited the childish era to a more mature one.
How wonderful to see her excited about going to school and loosing that anxiety! My daughter started middle school this year and she is loving it so far. Fingers crossed that she has a good experience because I’m still terrified.
How awesome that she is so excited about going to school every morning! I hope she continues to have such a great experience throughout the year!
My older kid just started elementary school this year and I can already see that she has matured and become more independent. Ahhhh I can’t imagine how exciting (and stressful) it will be when she starts middle school, high school and college. lol
This is great to hear! I know that some can struggle in middle school but your daughter shining it awesome! My daughter is in 4th grade, so middle school is right around the corner for her. I hope she takes to it well!
Aww, it’s that moment you realize they’re growing up. I’m not ready for it!
Sigh, they do grow up so fast! I’m glad she’s adjusted and she’s taken to middle school!
This is definitely a hard time – or the start of it anyway! She is so pretty – she will do great, I’m sure of it! 🙂 Best of luck!
Awe… My son started first grade and I remember the second day he wouldn’t even give me kisses. Now he goes to school all by himself everyday! I can’t imagine the changes he will make when he enters middle school! I am glad your daughter is doing well!
It is so wonderful that she has opened up! MIddle school does change the kids for sure.
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