So I caved!

Ok....I did ....I gave into middle school peer pressure and allowed them to wear a little mascara and eyeliner.......what can I say, I once was a preteen middle school girl! So Sue Me!!

And It Begins.....

Yesterday was officially the first day of middle school for my girls! This included many firsts....the girls are riding the bus this year for the very first time, they have a locker, they have to change clothes for gym and most importantly they came home the first day asking to wear make-up. I didn't consider this would be an issue in 6th grade( I let them shave their legs, for goodness sake!) so I was a little unprepared. We have compromised and decided we will evaluate the need for this around their birthday in November.
It does feel strange to have middle schoolers, I mean I'm not that old!! This is just one more milestone that is passing and it makes me sad on one hand and proud and happy on the other.
On the one I feel like they are growing too fast and are getting very independent, and on the other I feel they are getting very independent....you see this is a double edged sword...I want them to still need me but yet I want them to become self sufficient....I suppose this is just the way it is.