Braces and Blue Hair

Today Grace got braces. It took two full hours to get them installed and she was so strong and brave.

Chad is back at work after the school holidays, so week three of his new job at Howick College. He is finding the change hard and it is giving him anxiety which I hate seeing. I really hope he starts enjoying it as I know how good he will be at it once his confidence sets in,

Work for me is good, I really enjoy Bluebird and the people are great. I have days where I struggle but most days I feel good and strong. I’m proud of where I have gotten to in my career.

It’s a funny phase of life I’m in, turning 50 soon, at the back part of my career but still wanting to succeed, Grace is getting older and her friends are more of the centre of her world than I am. My face and body don’t reflect my mind and I feel young and at my best professionally and mentally, but the world sees me as middle aged.

I want to age disgracefully and be confident, loud and unapologetic of the woman I am. Maybe my new blue hair will help start this new phase!

Picture of an 11 year olds desk

Grace has her desk in the family room, mainly due to space in her room but also to help her not lock herself away. She just finished tidying it and I love how it represents where she is at. Lots of art, Lego still displayed proudly, pillow on chair covering her phone ( she is still adhering to the no phone in her room rule, yay!), pottery on display. A beautiful blend of child and teenager!

Everyone is growing up

Turning 50 is a weird milestone - I dont feel 50, and I dont really put a lot of weight behind milestone numbers. But I do like reflecting on life, and I feel I have grown, learnt from many of my mistakes, and lived a pretty great life. The biggest change is watching just how much Grace has grown this year. Today I washed some of her baby clothes that I found so I can store them and it took me right back to when my whole clothes line had tiny little outfits on it. This year, she everything has changed and I am in so much grief for the loss of some of the old routines, it hurts!! She is still my little button and I see that side of her when she is unsure or overwhelmed. I need to manage my patience through these growing phases, as my sister said "give her space and grace". She is the kindest, funniest and sweetest girl and I love her so much that it honestly hurts. I hope she knows that. She seems to have all my worst moments front of mind that I wonder at times if she sees ...

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