I went to "Air Band" for my middle schoolers tonight. And I was mesmerized. Not by the quality of the performances. Most of them were put together in 30 seconds in the gym while awaiting their turn. I was mesmerized because my two middle schoolers got up and performed.
When I was in middle school, I wouldn't even have shown up because getting on a stage and acting stupid would have been WAY out of my comfort range.
It's such a difficult time. Bodies are growing so fast that they can't keep up in coordination. They look different, sound different and act different every few days. And yet, my kids were brave. I was so proud of them. They choose friends that challenge them. That help them to be courageous. They got up and did their thing. They laughed and had fun. And you know what? They both won prizes.
Gotta love middle school leaders. They know how to celebrate accomplishments. It's not about quality, it's about willingness. I am so proud that they were willing. Of course, they had the advantage of having been waiting to do what their older brothers got to do......
Maybe it's easier to be in middle school once older siblings have already done it? You know what to expect.
I'm not sure, but this I know: I would never go back to middle school again. I'd rather clean windows.
blessings,
rhonda
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