Why I'll Miss The Middle

I'm sad.

One of my favorite shows The Middle on ABC is ending.

Tuesday, May 22nd, is the very last episode. I've watched from the very beginning.

It's a hilarious TV show about the Heck family: Frankie, Mike, Axl, Sue, and Brick. It's an honest take on family life, which is what I love about it.

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Here are reasons why I'll miss The Middle.

1. Mike Heck, the husband, reminds me so much of my own husband.

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He rarely smiles. He doesn't get excited. Just like my husband.

This was taken on his birthday. You'd think he'd be thrilled, but no.

2. Sue Heck, the middle child, tries out for everything in high school and keeps going even when she doesn't make the teams. She started her own cheerleading team called The Wrestlerettes to cheer on the wrestling team. She never gives up. I love that.

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2. Brick Heck, the youngest son,  loves to read. I love to read! Books are MY best friends too.

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3. I don't have much in common with Axl Heck, the eldest, since he's into sports and all of that, but he has a great sense of humor. Plus I like how he rarely had pants on when he lived at home and would constantly be sitting there in his underwear. He behaved like a typical teenager, which is how I think my daughter will be. (Only she'll wear pants.)

4. The house doesn't look immaculate.

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It distracts me when homes look super clean, especially when the people complain that they don't have any money. This house is nice, but you can tell they aren't wealthy people. My home looks the same. We aren't wealthy people either. And we don't have the green walls. But there is clutter because it's Real Life. Not Instagram Life.



5. Frankie Heck, the mother, is relatable. She yells. She doesn't always understand or want to be around her kids. Sometimes she even forgets her kids. She says "I made dinner" and plucks down fast food bags on the table.

6. Brick Heck has quirks and reminds me of my son Tommy, who has autism.

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Brick was never diagnosed with autism, but he has issues with social skills, is obsessed with fonts (my son has odd fascinations..he used to love power lines), whispers under his breath (and at one point, he had a tick where he'd randomly go "WHOOP"), and, AND, instead of going to his high school prom, he went to the library because he loves to read. YES! (He found a girlfriend who is also quirky. I hope my son finds someone for him as well.)

Thank you for the laughs, The Middle. I will still watch the show on re-runs. (Currently I've found it on the Hallmark channel from 8-10 central.)

Thank you for being honest. For telling it like it is.

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For reminding me that it's okay to turn to a can of frosting when you've had a rough day.

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I'll miss you.

It has been, as you say, a one heck of a ride.