My daughter started school yesterday: 6th grade, middle school. Even though she is in the same school, there are many changes and she was so excited throughout the summer to begin middle school. I am equally excited, but, of course, I am her mom and it is bittersweet. She's growing up and has continued to do so during a crazy pandemic. We have the same sneakers and I took this picture, at her request, just for fun. I was thinking though, what's it really like to walk in her shoes: age 11, 6th grade, middle school, family, friends, just life. I hope my shoes can fit like hers. I don't think they do yet...it's something I'll have to work on.
September 3, 2021
La pandemia vino a acercarme con mi familia, dado que estamos conviviendo 24/7 con en casa. Aprendimos a dividir tareas, buscamos formas de distracción en casa y tenemos planes para el futuro. Mis amigos de la universidad, que son la relación no consanguínea más cercana que tengo, están cada uno en distintas ciudades, y nos ha servido para darnos cuenta de que nos hicimos muy cercanos e importantes. A menudo nos escribimos para hacernos saber que nos extrañamos y que estamos esperando el momento en que podamos volver a reunirnos. Espero que pueda ser pronto. De verdad los extraño.
August 10, 2020