I look at this picture and think "Where has my little girl gone?". You have blossomed into a beautiful young woman right before my eyes! As you start a new year of life, I pray that you will continue to grow in confidence and self worth. Here are a few of the things I want to remember about you this year:
- You had a huge growth spurt this summer and are almost as tall as me (5'7'')! You are the tallest in your group of friends and you don't like it at all. You tell me all the time that you hope you will stop growing soon. I know you don't like it now, but one day you will appreciate being tall!
- You LOVE middle school! You came home beaming on the first day of school and love everything about it! You love changing classes, not having to walk on the second square in the hall, and having lunch with your friends. I miss not having you at Gerard with me but I am so glad you are flourishing this year at SmithMS.
- You love band! After trying all the instruments, you chose to play the oboe. It is one of the harder instruments to learn but you are picking it up quickly. Your piano background has helped you a lot because you went in knowing how to read music.
- You are still a picky eater but have been more willing to try new things. You still have a strong dislike of fruits and vegetables (except applesauce) but will usually take one bite if I ask you. Your favorites are chicken alfredo, pizza, chicken nuggets, yogurt, peanut butter/honey sandwiches, and any type of dessert.
-After a little bit of counseling this summer, you have learned how to handle your anxiety in a positive way. And middle school has given you a confidence that I've never seen before in you. You just gave a speech in front of your leadership class without any tears. Last year, just the thought of giving an oral presentation would have led to many sleepless nights. The counselor and I even put a 504 plan in place for you at school that allows you to not have to give any presentations if you don't feel comfortable. But you faced your fears head on and were so proud of what you accomplished!
- You love listening to music. You would stay in your room listening to your favorite songs all night if we would let you. You even go to sleep listening to music. You like all kinds of music except country music. You always ask me to turn it off if I start playing it in the car!
- You love playing Roblox on the computer. You have also started playing Fortnite with Parker and Daddy a little bit.
-You are just as obsessed with slime and watching slime videos as Lily. I hope this phase doesn't last much longer- I'm not sure if I can take any more clothes or carpets being ruined by slime!
-You have had to deal with a little bit of girl drama at school this year but have dealt with it in stride and made some new friends along the way. You have enjoyed getting to be in classes with some of your church friends who went to Coleman like Blaine, Jordan, and Virginia. You still enjoy being with Reagan, Laila and Lacey and have also reconnected with Grace.
- You are doing well in school and have made the honor roll all year. You didn't like PreAP Math but are excelling in all of your other PreAP classes. You still don't like to read on your own but have read several books in ELAR that you have enjoyed.
- You love being outside riding your scooter/bike and I'm pretty sure you swam every single day this summer.
- You are still very affectionate and generous with your hugs. Physical touch is definitely your love language and you can't go to sleep at night or even leave a room without giving me a hug! You are compassionate and worry about the feelings of others.
I love you, Eden, and am so proud of everything you've accomplished this past year. I know that great things are ahead of you and I am so thankful that I get to watch and guide you as you experience more and more new things. Stay true to yourself and don't let others change anything about the kind, thoughtful, loving person you are! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and an even better year ahead! I love you to the moon and back, Mom
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