Hard to imagine that these girls are growing up so fast before my very eyes. They are practically young women full of ideas and wisdom and energy. I am in awe of them. This year my troop consists of 5 juniors (5th grade) 11 cadettes (6th grade) and one senior (9th grade). We have so much going on already in just one meeting they were off and running.
The most amazing thing for me though is when I see them change and morph into these confident girls. One girl was very very quiet -- okay non-verbal -- not couldn't just wouldn't talk unless forced then it would be nods, shrugs, one word answers etc. Well last night when it was her turn to talk she was loud and spoke clearly and didn't hesitate and was confident and making eye contact and I thought. WOW!! Well look at that. Now I have forced her hand a few times in the last five years. I put her in a field with a mega phone and had her read from a script and she did it. I've had her talk at ceremonies and events and she has done it but this was voluntarily and animated. It was delightful.
I also got lots of excited hugs and smiles that make me know I'm doing my job and the girls love the experience. Which makes me really happy.
And best of all I have awesome co-leaders who help me make it all come together. It is so much fun. So what are we up to this year? Well, camping, doing 2 journey books, 2 girls are getting their Bronze this year, the rest are working on Program Aide, we are doing 2 countries for our Thinking Day event in Feb, and We are running for the Bronze project a Teddy Bear Picnic event in the spring. We are going trail riding, and water park and ren faires and to the ballet and maybe even a play. Just so much happening. It is amazing.
Every year is an adventure and I'm sure this will be no different. YAY
