Thursday, May 31, 2012

Last day of school in the morning

What am I thinking of? Well, I'm annoyed that I have to go grocery shopping instead of sleeping. I'm overwhelmed because my Charlotte had a little pimple, so I got her some face wash and moisturizer and showed her how to use it. She said she wanted to stay little. I didn't say that I want that, too. But I do. It's super exciting that she is becoming a "beautiful young woman" as my friend puts it when we are talking about puberty, and it is exciting to think about her future and what she might want or like or whatever. But it feels like the universe is putting LIFE IS SHORT in bold italics with a double underline right on my face. Or rather my kid's face. So you'd think I wouldn't want to sleep. But that is my coping skill, so I do. And I am going to. I just decided. Shopping later - I have a medically-necessary nap to take.

1 comment:

Court said...

Charlotte really is a beautiful young woman. It's simultaneously fun/exciting and overwhelming/sobering to see our little gals grow up. I'm glad they (and we) are in this together.