Notes for my Grade Three Girl

It will probably be a long time (if ever) before you read and understand this, but I wanted to give you some words (since I have lots) on this the day before the day before the start of grade three.

Like my birthday just past, the advent of grade three shouldn’t be too traumatic. You managed kindergarten, began to thrive in grade one, and positively owned grade two. You’ve warmed up to this whole ‘organized’ school thing, just like we dared to hope you would. For the first time, this year you want to opt out of lunchtime choir, just to have more playtime with friends! That’s amazing, and we are so proud of you. (but, you’re still going to choir. because it’s a great opportunity. because it will be fun. BECAUSE I SAID SO.)

You probably don’t know it, but you are entering the glory days of girlhood. Humour your ancient mother while she tells you some great things about being a third-grader.
You can read (like a banshee) as much as you like, and there are some awesome books out there, all about girls your age.
It’s a time for exploring everything–following up on ideas, learning random facts about anything that strikes your fancy.
Creativity reigns. Write. Paint. Make collages or lanterns or working models of various farm vehicles.
You’re old enough to have goals, and achieve them. You’ve decided to run the Kids’ Sun Run, and you will. You want to learn new songs on the violin. You will. (insert nagging mother comment about practising here)
There is social space to be friends with everyone.
You can dream big dreams. You want to be an artist/builder? Go for it. You’ve already selected your university? cool. (is it nearby? is it a ‘party’ school?)
The world is full of incredible possibilities, and you are old enough to sense that.

Being in Grade Three is going to be awesome. My independent little soul, may you continue to open your heart to us, and to the world.
We love you.

no, you may NOT quit choir.

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