I think I may be entering a new aspect of Motherhood that I am NOT ready for... I think Big A is starting to show signs of pre-teendom (is that a word?). The problem is---- she's only EIGHT!!!! She has been so moody and glum the past few days. Nothing seems to make her happy. When I say something to her, she gives me that look. That teenagerish look, like "Oh, you can't possibly know what you are talking about.... you are an adult." She's got an attitude. Big time. At the school Science Night, I spoke to her teacher, who informed me that she and the Discovery teacher have been KEEPING TRACK of Big A's moodiness, and they feel that it is occurring on a MONTHLY cycle. The have actually been marking it on a calender! She said she could show me the pattern! She feels that Big A is starting to show signs of PUBERTY!!!! She's only EIGHT!!!! I am NOT ready for that! I have actually been fearing that this was occurring too... She has been having to wear deodorant for about a year and a half now... Also she is incredibility tall for her age. She has not outward signs of puberty though, so that is good. Still, I can't help be be worried...
Our weekend was fun, and fairly busy, despite Big A's "Supermoon Bad Attitude". Saturday Big A had a soccer game, then we went to a block party to celebrate remaining in our school district. It was nice putting faces with the names of all the people who fought so hard to keep our kids at their school. After the block party, we went over to a friend's house to continue our celebration... All the kids ran amok, while us moms chilled and had a bit of wine on the back porch. It was very nice day. Very fun, until the end when the kids started melting down.... I was over it after that.
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| Little A's Class Poster For Science/International Night |
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| D's Class Poster |
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| Big A's Class Poster |
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Sunday was pretty laid back. Big A went to Pixie's birthday party, while I took Little A and D to their soccer games. Both of them played very well. I was very impressed by D's attitude this season. Last time he played he didn't put much effort into it, but this season, he is running hard and really trying to go for the ball. He has a great attitude out there, and although he is not quite as fast as the other boys he is doing a great job at getting in there and getting the ball away from the other team. Little A's attitude leaves a bit to be desired--- especially towards the end of the game, but when she is on it, she's on it. She seems to be the fastest on her team. And she is definitely the most aggressive at getting the ball! No surprise there. She's still daydreaming a bit periodically throughout the game, but she's only 5... I think as she matures a bit, she'll be an awesome soccer player.
Little A's stamina is much better than Big A's.... Big A has asthma, and can't seem to catch her breath after running around on the field... that is her biggest issue playing soccer (and I always forget her inhaler). Big A has the skills, but those damn lungs of hers slow her down. It is funny, Little A was born with a congenital heart defect, but no issues breathing whatsoever, and Big A's heart is perfectly healthy, but can't catch her breath to save her life... Oh well, we'll figure it out.... I want some hard core soccer players in this family! :) I like being a "Soccer Mom!" :)
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