You are in fifth grade. You like school, you don't love it like you used to. You still love to read, and some of my happiest times are laying in bed with you reading. It is so peaceful and you will still snuggle with me. You started playing CFC soccer, much more demanding than town soccer you used to play. You love playing and are so dedicated to everything about it. You have the same group of friends, the crew and then your school friends, Michaela, Gia, Emily, and Abby. There is way more drama in fifth grade than I remember, and I am trying to help you to navigate through it and to try not to sweat the insignifcant things. But I know its hard to do this. You are learning and you still are so committed to who you are. You know who you are. You still don't let others influence you. You have such a kind heart and are a good, true friend. You genuinely care about your friends feelings. I love that about you. You got a phone this Christmas, something I swore I wouldn't do for a while longer. You are so responsible with it and use it only for the purposes we got it for you. You are still such a rule follower, so honest! Skiing is still one of your favorite things to do. Catherine and you are not getting along these days, the fighting is out of control. It's only going to get worse I know. Someday you will love her so much and want to spend time with her, I promise.
It is going to be tough to navigate these teen years, you and I definitely struggle with how to handle certain situations and lash out in negative ways. My hope is we can both learn to slow down and talk through things without getting so upset and angry. I know its going to be extremely hard. Continue to be the amazing, kind-hearted, loving girl you are. Be strong and confident in who you are. Never stop believing in yourself. You can do anything you set your mind too! I love you to the moon and back Charlotte!!!
xo
Mommy
