Day 445: She's Really the Big Kid

Last summer, we had a high schooler, but with Covid and everything being locked down, we didn't feel the shift. Even during the school year, we didn't feel a huge shift. Sure she was taking high school classes and the academic demands grew, but with one a few exceptions she did school in her room and didn't miss a beat. This summer, though, I'm feeling it.

A lot of her friends and 15 and old enough for real jobs. She can't get a work permit, but she is cobbling together odd jobs this summer. She had a plant watering gig, but now that school's out the family has more time to garden and paused Issa coming until they get too busy again. She has already lined up a few pet sitting gigs throughout the summer. 

Last week, though, she took dance lessons for one of the little neighbor girls. She comes here one a week so they can use Issa's barre and dance floor. It was so fun to watch her prep:

She is choreographing a little dance for the end of summer show, and she has made a whole playlist of music for their classes. She even assembles a sticker basket for the end of class. Their first lesson was yesterday, and it was so surreal for me to watch Issa really teach. She is so good with littles, and this little can't wait to come back next week.

Somehow, Issa just seems older and more mature this summer. It is so fun to just sit back and watch her become who she is.