Friday, July 28, 2023

The Catherine

Oh, Catherine. Still just doing things your own way, like you always have. You are thriving in middle school, loving the independence and the increase in autonomy that comes with leaving elementary school. I was worried you'd be lost in the shuffle of your gigantic middle school (1,800 kids!), but you are quite pleased with all of it. 

Well, maybe not so much pleased with your annual pediatrics appointment. You were more ridiculous than all your younger siblings combined! 
Hiding behind the hair to avoid getting a shot.
Sorry to say it didn't work. 

I promised her a treat for her pains.
I did not expect her to pick this:
Apparently white bread is a rare treat when your cruel mother only buys whole wheat stuff!
She jealously guarded her bread and enjoyed every slice while commenting repeatedly 
about how much better white bread is than disgusting wheat bread...

Catherine was super excited to learn about a lunar eclipse that would be visible in our area.  It was really, really cool to see! And I loved getting to hang out with Catherine. She was almost giddy with excitement. Glad it was worth her getting up at 5:15 am on a day when she has school off! It was super cold out there, but watching the moon turn red and dark? So cool! 

Also, my new favorite Catherine saying is "on style." I still don't know if that's actually what the kids at school are saying or if she's misunderstanding "in style", but I love it. Glad I have a happy middle school Catherine!

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