My girl went to senior school

Ok, so we are only two days in but so far, so grown up.

I feel that something important and positive has shifted in Abigail this week. It has been threatening to for the last few weeks but this week, I felt the shift happen.

She has gained something. Self-esteem, confidence, a straighter back and a straighter gaze.

Little things - she is using her coloured glasses whenever they are needed without any prompting. I found her reading this evening wearing them. A decision she has made.

She is getting around the school and when she gets lost she asks for directions. Mostly though, she is navigating the school successfully. She tells me she will need a mibile phone because she plans to get the bus home sometimes and will need to text me to tell me not to pick her up. Or maybe she'll go into town with friends and can I pick her up last?

There is a whole school production of Guys and Dolls and she is going to the auditions, can she be picked up later?

Yes she can take Livi to school to save me time, no problem.

I am loving this big girl that has emerged, like a butterfly and is enjoying spreading her wings.