Rachel is a litle stressed about the whole middle school thing. She has been clingy, curious and very apprehensive. A bit different, since, normally, she is really excited about going back to school. (sorry about the phone conversation mom) I am not quite sure what to tell her except what it might be like and keep reinforcing the pro's about it all. Will it be different? Yeah...Will it be challenging? Yeah.. But it will bring a whole world of learning and experiences. And that is a good thing.
I got her to sit down with me and we talked about what fun we will have tomorrow. I am taking the day off a few hours early to go and pick up her school schedule and hit the stores for a serious round of shopping. She didn't seemed too thrilled. I said..."Uh..Hello? New clothes? New shoes? And you aren't excited? Sheesh...I know I am."
She is getting a little more relaxed about it. I don't want to minimize it at all and not validate her feelings, but I think she is stressing a little too hard about it all. And well ya know...cookies always help.
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No apology required....lol.
I remember that day......yes, way back then even....lol. I was so stressed, and then much relieved to find it was for 'not much' AND everyone else was feelin just like me. But the stress, anxiety, and excitement sometimes become one...
I suggest praying with her out loud. So she can hear your encouragement and you can hear her fears. Then perhaps address what you haven't already and/or reenforce whats gone before. (I'm pretty sure you have probably covered all the bases.) As for me I think she and her cousin are going to knock em dead, so to speak. Great, bright, beautiful girls that they are...but I'll be prayin for em just the same.
XXOO
Thanks Mom...
They are going to "knock 'em dead" lol.
Rach will have fun today. If I have to force that damn smile on her face! lol Just kidding...
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