She was talking about her Fifth Grade Graduation, which is Wednesday.
I had to send in a baby photo, because they are going to have a slide show of all the fifth graders as babies.
I sent this one:
I guess I'm still in disbelief that she'll be in Middle School this Fall. I still picture her as a little girl.
She is still a little girl.
But I know Middle School means changes. She might get interested in boys. Suddenly they won't just be friends. They could be more. She can join sports in seventh grade. She might have to deal with Mean Girls. Oh sure, sometimes girls get catty in elementary school, but it's pretty innocent. It might not always be so innocent in Middle School.
I know my heart will squeeze during the graduation because to me, it's like she's crossing the line from being a little girl, to a bigger girl.
Before her graduation, she tried on different dresses with different jewelry combinations. She figured out her dress, but she couldn't figure out what jewelry she wanted to wear with it.
My breath caught a few times as I went through the photos. She looked so old.
I hope she always keeps her glow. I know life will get tricky as she grows. It happens to everyone. You deal with boy issues, body issues, friend issues, grade issues.
But I hope she never loses her her sparkle. Her hearty laugh.
Wish me luck as I watch the graduation. I am not a pretty crier. I am stuffing my purse with tissues.
And I will remember her as she was:
And as she is now:
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All the best to her and hugs to you. It's not easy seeing them grow and foray into the big bad world. But don't worry she'll be fine because she has you :)
ReplyDeleteShe is a beautiful young lady. Congratulations on her graduation!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter will only be graduating from preschool and I may shed some tears of joy. She will do great in Middle School.
Awww she's such a beautiful girl! Congratulations on the graduation!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, they don't do anything like that here. The 5th graders get a fancy lunch (that the parents pay for) one day during their regular lunch, but that's it.
ReplyDeleteThey grow up so fast! I don't think they do anything for the 5th graders here. They just move on up to middle school. Her dress is so pretty! Congrats to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteI still remember her as a little girl too. When we "met", Des was a baby and Natalie was maybe.. 6 or so? Crazy how fast it goes. I'm nauseous at the thought of 5th grade graduation, and I'm still two years away. NAUSEOUS, I tell ya.
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful in that dress and with that leaf like hair band. She reminds me of the women in Reign tv show. You will be fine. She will always be your little girl no matter what.
ReplyDeleteShe's a beauty! I didn't cry at Zachary's graduation. They didn't really have anything very moving, I guess!
ReplyDeleteShe looks absolutely beautiful! Congrats on graduating 5th grade!
ReplyDeleteNatalie is growing up to be a beautiful young woman. She has a fun personality and seems to enjoy life and trying new things. Middle school will be a new adventure for her. Don't cry to much mom.
ReplyDeleteI keep telling my kiddo he needs to stop growing. I can't handle him getting bigger and bigger. I want him to stay my little baby forever just because. But I will enjoy every minute I have with him and savor it all.
ReplyDelete5th grade graduation - that must be such an exciting time for her and you! I bet the time went by way too fast!
ReplyDeleteShe must be so excited for her graduation! She is adorable in all of those pictures, love that by bapicture you sent it for the slide show.
ReplyDeleteaww she is so funny, bring tissues i know you are going to cry. haha. i said stuff like that to my mom all the time. she looks so pretty in the dress.
ReplyDeleteKids grwing up and graduating is fun and sad at the same time, because you want them to be young or the same age longer. My daughter will be going to college after next year, that is old.
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful . Congratulations
ReplyDeleteI have one going into middle school so I know the pain. I wish my kids would stop growing so fast.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can’t believe Natalie is graduating from the fifth grade already. Best wishes with the next chapter in her life.
ReplyDeleteLoving the dress! and her hair style is so pretty! I would worried too much about boys and mean girls. the first year in middle school is like the last year in school!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a beautiful young lady you have! My youngest graduates high school next week. That's a major wake up call to how fast time flies!
ReplyDeleteThe time does go by way too fast! And, the jump into middle school is definitely a big transition. With my youngest being in high school, all I can say is just keep the lines of communication open as much as possible as they get older.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is such a pretty young lady indeed and she truly always was! Even her baby photos are beautiful. I know it's so hard to watch them grow up and move to the next stage of life. In some ways I miss it and in other ways I am glad to have been through it. Even still, when they are young adults don't worry mama they still need ya!
ReplyDeleteShe is such a pretty girl!! :) Congratulations to her on a huge milestone.
ReplyDeleteShe looks os grown up!! I wish I was that pretty and poised in the 5th grade, LOL!!
ReplyDeleteShe is really an energetic and beautiful young lady. Congrats to her and good luck on her journey.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bittersweet moment. I think it's exciting that she's reaching milestones and accomplishing things, congratulations to her and I hope she has a lovely time in middle school. I feel so much for you, you're a great mom!
ReplyDeleteOh I really am going to cry when my son graduates 5th grade! What a wonderful day for your daughter! Love the photos!
ReplyDeleteShe is so darling! I remember my 5th grade graduation so clearly still. Such a milestone...My kiddo starts VPK this year and I already anticipate tears for that graduation and the many more to follow!
ReplyDeleteShe's such a vivacious and joyful young lady. Time do flies isn't it. My first born will be in 8th grade next school year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little gem. I like that little headcrown piece it was cute and may she grow up to be a beautiful young woman.
ReplyDeleteI like the headpiece she wore. Our school doesn't do a 5th grade graduation. My oldest just finished 6th grade. I am not admitting that I will have a 7th grader. High school is creeping up so quickly.
ReplyDeleteFeeling so excited for you guys! I'm sure it's going to be a great graduation and you must be proud of her. Congrats Natalie!
ReplyDeleteTime flies really fast. Congratulations for raising her as you want her to be.
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations on Natalie’s graduation! All the best dor her future. The pictures are so cute♥️
ReplyDeleteAww these are so great! Looks like she had a wonderful time!
ReplyDeletelooks like she had an amazing time :) congratulations to Natalie for graduating :) best of luck for the future
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Natalie! She's becoming a beautiful young lady. You must be so proud of her!
ReplyDeleteOur schools are k-8 so there isn't a graduation to 6th grade but my daughter and her friends will be moving up to 6th grade. It is exciting to see them grow up. Congrats to you daughter!
ReplyDeleteAww, they grow up so fast, don't they. She is a beautiful young lady and I'm sure there are nothing but great things in her future.
ReplyDeleteAaww I think Im going to cry when mine get to this point ... I struggled Joseph finishing Kinder lol
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