We took Whitney to the 6th grade open house at the junior this week. Randy and I were excited for her but found out right away that she was not. As soon as we got out of the car and I asked her to pose for a picture in front of the sign things got weird. I didn't fight it, I just got her to agree that we could take a photo on the way out instead.
It was really well organized, and I've been seeing these signs around the school for a month so it was nice to finally have the event here.
They had student council members greeting the kids and giving them these papers as they walked in; Whitney immediately handed them to me (what the?!)
I chalked up her hesitation to junior high jitters and moved forward with a perplexed look on my face.
She got to try opening a locker, which proved tricky for her left-handed ways (she naturally wanted to start by going left instead of right) but she got it on her 3rd try.
Despite the smile on her face in this picture she was NOT keen on having to get her TDAP booster shot. I was thrilled though because it means one less thing to do later.
After a little bit more wandering around and some visiting with some of my co-workers (aka her future teachers) there were some tears (on her part) and dismay (on mine and Randy's) we decided we were done.
She reluctantly posed for this photo on the way out, then suggested we pick up something for dinner, then made a miraculous recovery and was pleasant the rest of the night. Good Hell!
6 comments:
Welcome to parenting a teenage girl-- it's so much harder than it looks.
I honestly have sighed with relief as each of my grand babies have been boys....
It's so hard being an adolescent these days! SO HARD
It's a wonder any of us make it?!
My prayers are with Whitney- she is such a beautiful, bright young woman. It's just so hard to know it when you are in Jr. High.
What a great comment Patsy left.
I feel Whitney's angst.
I feel your bewilderment.
I must have lots of feelings ;0)
I was going to say almost the same things as above. Teenage girls are so hard so e times. I think they don't always know why they are upset, they just really want you to know that they are, so everyone can be miserable together. Good luck!
I love when you say Good Hell...it cracks me up everytime!
Thank goodness for Patsy. I love her.
I just feel confused. I know I haven't seen (or spent any time with Whitney) but I never would have thought any of this would be a hard adjustment for her. I hope things look up for her....
Uggg. Noelle starts Jr. High next year too...but she is only going to be in 6th grade :( I HATE that Jr. High starts in 6th here. they are way too young. I am surprised Whitney was so nervous?
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