We know her, we love her — it’s Bossy’s daughter! And this past week, Bossy’s daughter, along with the rest of her public middle school’s 8th grade class, walked across the bridge to high school.
This is both a symbolic crossing and an actual crossing, as the pedestrian bridge connects the two school buildings in Bossy’s neighborhood.
It was an emotional graduation ceremony, with many inspirational speeches — but the words Bossy will remember most were spoken by the principal of Bossy’s daughter’s high school.
She asked the students to think about the way they would be described today — and then she asked the students to think about the way they would like to be described in the future. Her point was the disparity between those two descriptions is within each student’s power to control, because high school can act as a clean slate as long as you believe you can be anyone you want to be.
All this talk about the future made Bossy think about the past, and the very first photos Bossy put on her website of her daughter, over a handful of years ago.
Thanks for being there, council. It takes an internet to raise a family.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
June 17, 2011 at 2:02 amThe very first post I ever read was about Bossy’s daughter–and it is wonderful to see that if I HADN’T read that particular post I would be shocked to learn about it now.
Zak says
June 17, 2011 at 2:14 amYay for Bossy’s daughter!
I adore the last line of this post, so very freaking true.
Lynda M O says
June 17, 2011 at 2:21 amWoo Hoo Bossy’s Daughter; graduations rock; bridges even cooler. Good job internets.
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
June 17, 2011 at 3:43 amCongratulations to Bossy’s daughter! My 20 year high school reunion is in about 2 months. Please believe everyone when they say the time goes by so fast! Enjoy every moment, stop to savor those moments and always surround yourself people who want you to succeed as much as you do. You’re on your way!
jp says
June 17, 2011 at 4:03 amYay Bossy’s Daughter………and Bossy & UnHusband!
You all should be so proud!
Lovelyn says
June 17, 2011 at 5:29 amHow exciting! Congratulations to Bossy’s Daughter.
Dara says
June 17, 2011 at 5:44 amCongrats to little Bossy, who is not so little anymore! Here’s to you!
WebSavvyMom says
June 17, 2011 at 6:54 am–>When I first saw the title I thought Bossy was going to make fun of herself. Congrats to Bossy’s daughter!
runnergirl says
June 17, 2011 at 7:13 amCongratulations Bossy’s daughter!!!! High school is challenging and fun, and you won’t realize how much fun it was until you left. The friends you make there will come and go, but it’s the ones that are left years later that are the best friends you’ll have. Oh yeah, and don’t forget to study, haha!!! You will be awesome, because you are awesome!!!
corrie says
June 17, 2011 at 8:03 amLove the symbolism and the reality of the bridge crossing! Your neighborhood school children are lucky.
Congratulations to Bossy’s Sunshine! Remember: Failure is not this falling down, but the not getting back up!
*hugs* to Bossy & her girl!
heidig says
June 17, 2011 at 8:27 amCongratulations Bossy’s daughter! Best of luck during your high school years – not that you’ll need it. And can I just say Bossy’s daughter is a beauty!
kirida says
June 17, 2011 at 8:40 amOh Georgia this is sooo beautiful. What a wonderful young woman you have raised. What spirit.
KathyB says
June 17, 2011 at 9:00 amCongrats to Bossy’s daughter. Love the ritual. At my high school there was a penchant for assemblies and an auditorium large enough to hold the population.
End of year assembly. Seniors stood at the front and tossed around a crying towel saying stuff. Then they left for graduation practice. Each class moved up into their designated area until the graduating eighth graders walked over from the middle school and took their places at the back of the hall. I loved that whole business. Got to be a part of it three times.
Gramps says
June 17, 2011 at 9:35 amSigh
carrie says
June 17, 2011 at 10:07 amYAY Bossy’s daughter!
Gail K. says
June 17, 2011 at 10:10 amTell Bossy and Silver Fox’s daughter to stop growing up!!
BTW, are you sure she isn’t Stella’s daughter? I mean they have the same long legs and all…
zidia says
June 17, 2011 at 10:23 amIt is with great pride that I can say what a wonderful grandaughter I have!!!
Liz in Virginia says
June 17, 2011 at 10:27 amBossy’s daughter and the sunny girl — making high school a brighter place across the mid-Atlantic since 2011!
And dang, but I’m glad to be done with middle school!
PS: My introduction to the wonderful world of BOSSY was the same as Jenn @ Juggling Life . . . and I echo everything she said.
Kelly, The Glass Dragonfly says
June 17, 2011 at 10:45 amYay high school! I love the bridge tradition! It’s meaningful and memorable.
Scottsdale Girl says
June 17, 2011 at 12:02 pmAwwwwwwwwww! I still have a vivid memory of my 8th grade graduation. Although I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night. Congrats to Bossy’s daughter, now go take over the world!!!!!
Cindy in Walla Walla says
June 17, 2011 at 12:15 pmWell done Bossy’s family — well done!
foolery says
June 17, 2011 at 12:18 pmWell, MY introduction to iambossy.com was hair sculptures from clogged shower pipes, but my introduction to BOSSY Daughter came soon thereafter, and I have been very pleased to watch her grow up from afar. What a lovely young lady with a beautiful soul.
That sounded creepy, sorry.
Sharyn says
June 17, 2011 at 12:32 pmThank you, Bossy, for highlighting a transition from middle school to high school that’s not overloaded with gowns, speeches, mortarboards and general pomposity. My son is going into ninth grade and his school did nothing to acknowledge the transition, which was fine with me because I saw so many of his friends and cousins, end even kindergarten students (!) having full-blown graduation ceremonies, which is just not necessary. To my mind, the main achievement of any kid moving from middle to high school is simply surviving those traumatic early teenage years.
Half Assed Kitchen says
June 17, 2011 at 12:50 pmBossy’s daughter looks like the sweetest apple. What a stunning, smart, caring girl you’re raising.
krg says
June 17, 2011 at 3:30 pmI so lost track of time. I thought she was already in high school. she seems so mature and talented and lovely.
I know tdo is her mentor and good friend, but is she still in the getzby sights? sorry for being intrusive, but…
Carroll says
June 17, 2011 at 3:38 pmOh my goodness! Bossy’s beautiful daughter has been growing up right before our very eyes. But I too am amazed to realize she’s not actually also on the verge of leaving for college. Soon enough, soon enough! (Be still, Bossy’s heart!) Will there be time for a guest post or two over the summer? I still remember some really excellent room re-designs that were featured here a time or two ago. And the beach reports from Europe! Whatever you may be up to, enjoy yourself this fine summer, lovely daughter!.
Meh says
June 17, 2011 at 3:49 pmCongratulations Daisy!
Gail K. says
June 17, 2011 at 7:02 pmI think that Bossy’s Daughter is an Internets Roll Model for my daughter who recently crossed a bridge from Brownies to Juniors in Girl Scouts. They, too, crossed a real bridge and stuff.
I can’t think of a better person for my newly ordained 4th grade daughter to look up to.
pvz says
June 17, 2011 at 7:06 pmA congratulations to all of you, (guard dog included)! Very cool.
Deb says
June 17, 2011 at 8:03 pmSo fun to watch them grow. What a beautiful young woman she’s turning into…..congrats to all!
CeeCee says
June 17, 2011 at 9:36 pmCongratulations to Bossy’s daughter!! You made it through middle school, you can do anything. The world is your oyster (don’t know where that saying came from). Anyway, I hope you have a great summer. High school will be great!
Susan says
June 17, 2011 at 11:50 pmSomebody continues to resemble her MOM.
Michelle M. says
June 18, 2011 at 9:15 amCongratulations to Bossy’s daughter. Here’s hoping high school provides fun, friendships and good grades!
dgm says
June 18, 2011 at 11:39 amAww, congratulations! My daughter is off to high school next year, too. I see great things ahead for both young ladies!
Kathleen says
June 18, 2011 at 12:04 pmMy son is now in high school too. I got all teary right there in the gym when he went up to receive his cert. of completion. Pathetic.
Ann says
June 18, 2011 at 12:10 pmShe is beautiful. Well done Bossies!
Little Miss Sunshine State says
June 18, 2011 at 12:33 pmI think in 4 years, Bossy’s Daughter will be even more of a bright shining star.
Cincy says
June 18, 2011 at 12:42 pmCongrats to Bossy’s daughter! Hope she enjoys high school! And yay for families where the kids aren’t 2 years apart.
Meg @ Soup Is Not A Finger Food says
June 18, 2011 at 12:49 pmCongratulations! We went through that transition last year, except it was my oldest, not my youngest. I love that there’s a bridge – what a fun tradition. Savor these last-ever milestones with your baby – my kindergartener “graduated” the other day and I was all kinds of weepy.
Mocha says
June 18, 2011 at 1:18 pmPlease tell my Internet daughter that there is some jewelry missing from her Internet Mocha Momma and that I’d like it back. I won’t even go into my missing shoes.
Congrats to all involved. I love you people.
Shannon Marie says
June 18, 2011 at 5:05 pmCongrats to Bossy’s daughter! Pretty soon we’ll be reading about her on Broadway …
Cactus Petunia says
June 18, 2011 at 6:50 pmCongratulations, Bossy’s Daughter! Somehow I just know you will always be a unique and talented spirit, no matter what bridges you cross!
Madelynn says
June 19, 2011 at 7:15 amBossy, she is such a beautiful young lady. You and Unhusband should be so proud!
Bossy’s Daughter: High school is what you make it, so make it memorable and amazing!
Meg at the Members Lounge says
June 19, 2011 at 7:51 pmGasp! I am wiping the tears of an internet Mom! You will go far BOSSY’s daughter!
Piper "Ace" Benjamin says
June 20, 2011 at 12:17 amAhhhh, high school. Bossy’s daughter should keep in mind not to wear red plastic shorts with an elastic waistband to the high school. Because some dumb senior boy will sneak up behind her and pull them down to her ankles.
joeinvegas says
June 20, 2011 at 8:58 pmCongratulations Bossy’s Daughter!! Only ten more years of school to go! (until that doctorate)
linda Martin says
June 23, 2011 at 8:45 pmThe first thing I remember about bossy’s daughter was her sweet smile. I think the girls were in the 2nd grade. When I found out her name was Daisy, I thought “what a perfect name for such a sunny smiling girl”.