MY Baby Girl

My child is the love of my life. I know that sounds stupid because that should go without saying. But you would be surprised how many people do not really feel that way about their children. She is 12 years old (just turned). She is in the 6th grade. Goes to Catholic School and she loves it. Her grades are a little above average (there is always room for improvement). Aside from all of that she is very very responsible. She comes right home and immedietly does her homework. she keeps the kitchen clean, walks the dog, keeps her room clean (most of the time). She leaves me notes on the refridgerator to let me know where she is if I'm not home when she leaves, and she is always in the house before it gets dark. We have a good, open line of communication. I talk to her about things that 12 year old girls need to know. She listens without acting shy. She comments and asks questions.

Overall I'm just so proud of the kind of young woman she is becoming. That gives me a lot to look forward to in the future because I do realize she is still young and we have a long way to go but so far so good. And don't get me wrong there are some things that she may do that I have to correct her on. But that's ok because she is still growing and learning every day. I pray daily that she will continue on this path because she really is at that age where she could go either way. But like I said so far so good because I know some people who have kids that are the same age and even younger and you can just see they are going to be TROUBLE!!