Growing Up

I took the girls to see The Rise of the Guardians today.  Barbara Ann had spent the night with her friend last night, and we took Peyton with us to the movie.  We got there on time, and there were not four seats together.  My little girl has grown up so much over the last year.  Barbara and Peyton sat at the top of the theatre (where I could turn my head and see them and they would have to walk right past me to get out of the theatre) and Georgia and I sat two or three rows down.  I hated not seeing the movie with Barbara, but I was so proud of her that she could be trusted to sit with her friend without me at the movie.  Oh, and by the way the movie was great.

It’s often hard to tell if it is happening or if it is just me, seeing a child maturing.  I was thinking I’d seen it, but last night, I knew I had.  Barbara and Georgia were trying out for the Kroc center play as usual.  This time was a bit different than past times though.  Georgia was reading lines with Barbara Ann in tow; Barbara read lines in a different group all together.  No one had to redirect Barbara to what she was doing or help her read or find her lines, this time, Barbara Ann was helping the other kids.  When other children started playing marbles while others were doing their readings, Barbara Ann was able to walk away without a fuss.  My baby girl is growing up.

Both girls I thought did a fantastic job in the tryouts.  Georgia had been personally invited to the tryouts, but I don’t believe the director had expected Barbara to be as prepared for the tryouts as she was. 

There is something magical, although a bit sad as the kids grow up.  Georgia is anxiously pulling at the reins of freedom and responsibility, Barbara is becoming a reliable independent young lady.  What a blessing it is to have them both, and to be able to hug them both today.  I am so blessed.