Next up in my ‘right here, right now’ posts – my lovely little girl in the middle, who is a ray of sunshine in all our lives.
Nearly seven years have seen her change from a very fun, but extremely high-maintenance baby, to a happy, thoughtful and kind hearted little girl. I am loving every minute I spend with her, and I’m so, SO proud of the way she thinks carefully about the effect her actions have on others. It’s rare for her to be unkind but she is on occasion provoked by one of her brothers, and her instantaneous sharp put-down is always followed soon after by an effort to be extra kind to whichever of them has (usually deservedly) been on the receiving end.
My girl is a determined little soul, and once she has decided to do something, she won’t stop until she has mastered it – my goodness, that girl is a tryer! She decided to learn to read this time last year (note, SHE decided!) and watching her progress over the last 12 months has left me astounded at her ability to put her mind to something and master it absolutely. I wrote recently about her learning to ride a bike – once again, she made the decision and that was it, she was NOT going to leave the park unless it was on two wheels. This is an aspect of her personality that we are seeing more and more of as she develops, and I’m really looking forward to seeing where it takes her.
What’s lovely is that despite her determination and the high standards she sets herself, my girl is still so happy and so ready to embrace life and all the fun it offers. If we’re in the house, she is constantly singing her heart out – and if we’re out and about, she doesn’t walk to places, she skips and dances her way to them! Despite this giving me occasional blood pressure when she skips a bit too close to oncoming traffic, it actually makes my heart leap to see such a happiness in her soul.
This stage seems extra special to me, because I feel as if it’s the last few months we will have of her being a truly ‘little’ girl. Right now, she knows every word to every song on her One Direction album – but doesn’t have a clue as to the names of the band or indeed what they look like. She chooses her clothes because she likes them, rather than because she is aware of any trends or fashion; and though she loves Dr Who, she’ll happily watch Octonauts or Tree Foo Tom with her little brother. I wonder how long this lovely stage of innocence will last – I suspect that moving up to the Juniors in September will bring some changes and that’s something that makes me really quite sad. But at the same time, I’m very excited to see what life will bring to my girl in the middle – or more accurately, what she will bring to life.
My girl in the middle. We’re all lucky to have you, in so many ways, and though you don’t know it yet, the world will be a better place with you in it.
I’m linking up with Magic Moments over at The Olivers Madhouse – there’s a bunch of posts over there full of happiness and joy, pop over and have a look!
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What a lovely post! I think this is a lovely age, the all too brief lull between toddler tantrums and pre-teen hormones! Enjoy it!
Sonya Cisco recently posted…Snooker Loopy And Other Dull Telly.
she sounds so very much like my in the middle girl 🙂
Polly recently posted…Camp Bestival
She sounds a determined little soul! It’s almost a shame when our little ones grow up as they are so innocent at this age.
mellissa williams recently posted…Top Gaming Gadgets And Peripherals
aaaw thats very nice of you to write such a lovely post about your girl, i hope that i will put all the best into my girl, i wish she can be better than her mum but obviously wont put any pressure on her
Victoria Mylittlel recently posted…Mr. Nutcase Ipad mini case review
Bless her, she sounds very caring and no wonder you’re proud of her x x
Cass@frugalfamily recently posted…What we’re eating this week – 21 April 2014
This is lovely to read and your daughter sounds wonderful. Her determination is a brilliant life skill that will serve her well.
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A lovely, lovely post – you’ve got a beautiful, individual and determined little girl there x
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Such a lovely post. She sounds like a delight x
You Baby Me Mummy recently posted…Living Arrows / The 52 Project 18/52
What a hearfilled post .x
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awww what a hero she is!! my daughter was never determined (she was too lazy) i so which she had been as determined as yours! xx
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments x
Jaime Oliver recently posted…#52LittleThings Week 19 – Phone A Friend
What a sweet little lady! My daughter skips up to busy roads too and i have had a few cars slam on their brakes thinking she is going to keep going x
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This is a lovely post 🙂 My youngest will be 7 in August and starts junior school in September. I wish I could keep her this age forever!
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Such a sweet post 🙂 #magicmoments
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so sweet and such a lovely appreciation of your daughter.
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What a lovely little girl and such a beautiful post. She sounds a bit like my little girl-on the cusp of getting that little bit older but still keeping the lovely innocence too.
I was shocked to hear that there have been conversations about kissing, relationships etc between her friends (she’s in Year 3), fortunately she doesn’t seem terribly interested herself at the moment. I want her to stay innocent for a little while longer if I can.
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Such sweet post. I love it. Sometimes I wish my mother is expressive. She isnt. Its a sin in my household to say I love you. Cuz even if I know my mother loves me to bits, letters like this will definitely make my day. #MagicMoments
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Such a lovely post, our little boy turned three last week so we’re a bit behind you! She sounds like a lovely little girl. Looking forward to reading more of your lovely blog. #magicmoments
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She sounds like a wonderful girl and you must be so very proud. Love that determination.
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What a beautiful post, so well written! My little girls are pretty determined, too. It is reassuring to know that wherever they are, whatever they do, they will not be defeated! Mel #MagicMoments
What a lovely post – it sounds like you have a wonderful daughter 🙂 x
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I have a daughter in the middle too and they sounds very similar!
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What a lovely post. I love this age too but I am not wishing mine’s babyhood away just yet
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This will be such a fantastic post for her to read and cherish when she’s much older.
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I was a middle child! She sounds a lot like I was ha! x
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What a lovely post and your daughter sounds like a beautiful girl inside and out. Kindness will go a long way in adulthood. x
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She sounds like a wonderful girl carving out her own special way in the world.
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