Just like her mom, Avery got her period at 10. I knew she would probably get it early given the changes in her body over the past 6 months so she was totally ready and aware it could happen. After school she went to the bathroom and realized it had happened (lucky it didn't start at school!) and came and told me right away. She was SO calm and mature about it (and a little in shock). We realized the pads I have were WAY too big so G came over and we went to Target and got her stocked up on supplies (Teen Pads, Liners, Period Underwear and heating pad). She told her close friends and even sent a text about it to the family text chat. I am just BLOWN AWAY by how she handled this - asked lots of good questions to understand what her body is doing and wanting to know how to change pads, how often, etc. She is just the best human and I am SO SO proud to be her mom. She is growing up and while I LOVED her as a baby and little kid, this big kid stage is pretty fun and breathtaking to watch. She asked me to take this picture to capture the moment:
And then I see her asleep with her stuffed animal and remember that she can sometimes still be my little girl
Ackey brought her an amazing "Grown Up" Basket this weekend to celebrate the big event! She went WAY overboard but it was MUCH appreciated - Avery loved everything. She also brought a science magic kit for Tay that was a big hit! And then the dogs woudln't leave her alone LOL!
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