Raising Strong Little Women

Friday was the 6th grade dance. I don't have to tell parents of little girls what a massive undertaking it is to allow your daughter to be a pre-teen/teen/college student and enjoy all that means. The worries are endless and the dangers are plentiful unfortunately. I constantly pray that she will not ever in her life become me. My heart would stop beating if any of my faults are passed down to her. Luckily for me all signs are pointing to a strong little girl in the making to becoming an even stronger woman.

Two weeks before the dance Cydni was asked to the dance by a boy in her career development class 8th period. She was not only excited but beside herself like all girls are when asked by a boy to any event. We found a perfect outfit that was not only age appropriate but trendy and cute. Her worries subsided a bit and refocused on her best friend and whether not she will get asked. It was all very normal and good.

The day of the dance October 3rd comes and I get a text saying that her date wouldn't be able to make it because he had to babysit his cousin. Immediately I began to worry that she would be bummed and need her first ice cream session with her mom. I text back asked if she wanted me to pick her up and her exact response was, "heck no i am having fun with my friends!". Score one for the little lady that can roll with the punches and come out enjoying the experience.

Later on in the dance I get another text that said, "Hey mom if you want to you can pick me up now because alot of the guys are starting to ask the girls if they can dance and they start grinding" Winning score for my big girl!!! I couldn't be more proud that my baby would see a situation and know that its not for her and decide to leave instead of succumbing to peer pressure. Its one of those moments that gives some insight as to how you are doing as a parent.

Apparently I am on the road to raising a strong little woman and I couldn't be more proud of her or myself right now.