Where can I find the owners manual for a 12 year old? It amazes me how little I know!! She obviously knows it all!! How life has changed since I was 12. Expectations are greater these days I admit. I was enjoying life and still playing with Barbies when I was 12. School expectations are greater as well. I can't believe what kids are expected to know at this age. Abbie is learning stuff in 7th grade that I didn't learn until I was in high school. I wish she could just enjoy being 12. I remind her often to enjoy being 12 because she will never be 12 again. I again don't know what I'm talking about because she has this look on her face that says "what are you talking about?". I truly believe that this is way more challenging than when she was a baby. I miss the voluntary cuddles and hugs. I know that there is a lot going on in her mind and body. She is just trying to figure things out. I have become very good at counting to 10 and deep breathing. I also enjoy taking time outs. Unfortunately tweens don't come with owners manuals just like babies don't either. I will continue to take one day at a time and pray for wisdom! Oh, and by the way she has decided to spell her name Abby not Abbie!! Pick your battles!! Does it really matter? I love her no matter how she chooses to spell her name!! I do love her!! Just think how much I'll know when the other two are 12!! I hope!!!
Funny. Abby not Abbie. ;) I am not looking forward to life when they each hit about 11. I have decided that is when everything starts to change. 4 more years...maybe. I was still playing with Barbies and Baby dolls when I was 12 too. I was still a child....12 is not a "child" anymore. Sad. ;(
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