May has been a whirlwind for me. My anniversary, Mother's Day, lots of soccer, end of 5th grade activities - it's just a lot.
A couple of weeks ago, the middle school hosted a "parent night" orientation. I have to be honest. It felt weird. I didn't like it at all. I know Briana needs to grow and move on, but just walking into that school made me miss the comfort and security of elementary school. I wish I could say that I am not sending her off into a pack of wolves, but I can't do that. The school is literally the "Wolfpack" - Home of the Wolves. Sigh.
Here she is smiling nervously as we entered the school...
Communication is the key to success in middle school. I hope that is true...
We ran into Bri's buddy Sean in the math classroom. They are both taking advanced classes next year, so I hope they get some classes together...
We talked to several of the PE coaches during the orientation, so I think that is the elective Bri is gravitating toward. She is not interested in chorus or band at all. It is so crazy - I would have done everything in my power to not have to dress out for PE at that age. Bri loves physical activity.
Walking out of that school, I felt like I still had a million questions. I felt overwhelmed. I can only imagine how Bri is feeling. She's nervous - I can tell.
We are going to miss Bri's school so much.
The first week in May was teacher appreciation week...
On the Wednesday of that week, we were asked to remember "other" staff and teachers (like music, PE, etc). I made up these little chocolate packs for Bri to hand out (of course, Bri wanted her main teachers to have one too)...
Yearbooks came out that week. I place a "baby/little kid ad" in there. Over the years, I would read all the baby ads placed for the 5th graders. I couldn't believe it was my kid in there now...
I can't believe I won't be sitting in the elementary afternoon car line anymore...
Bri has been looking so cute heading into school each morning...
A week ago, Bri had her field day at school. It was gray and a bit cool that morning, but then it heated up pretty nicely.
Bri and her two buddies...
She got soaked during the water games portion of field day...
Bri is totally "one of the guys"...
Stopping for a quick snack and drink...
Tug of War time...
B's class won their first round but then lost the next two. :(
Here is their win...
Friend selfies...
This week coming up is going to be insane. Tuesday, the kids have their 5th grade cookout and "egg drop." The kids have been working in groups to create protective shields for the eggs that will be dropped that day. They are trying to keep them from breaking...
Monday is the BIG 5th grade field trip. I am attending/chaperoning. Lots of parents are going, so I may only have to keep a lookout for Bri. I'll have to see. It is going to be a LONG day - Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX and a riverboat ride. For someone with anxiety issues, not having any control during this trip is stressing me out a bit. But, I'm going for my girl because she asked me to. And I of course want to spend this time with her...
Thursday night is 5th grade graduation...
Friday is the 5th grade class walk and the end of the year party. So many "lasts."
I hope I survive this upcoming week. I'll know I'll need a lot of handkerchiefs. If I'm feeling this way now, I can't imagine myself at B's high school graduation. Lord help me!!
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