Maybe September

September was a big month for Nora. Not only did they turn 13 and see Six with some of their closest friends, but just after after Labor Day they finally started eighth grade at the Sheridan School. In the span of three weeks, Nora presented a poem on social justice to their class, was cast as Lady Macbeth in the fall play, attended an overnight rock-climbing and zip-lining field trip in West Virginia, and started a chat group with their friends. In that time, they've mastered biking to Union Station and getting on the Red Line with Owen at 7 am for their commute (although we still seem to be driving to upper northwest DC a lot during rush hour, though oddly never by the same route), figured out their way home on their own, and have even incorporated the occasional stop at Whole Foods for fortifications.

They also colored their hair blue (specifically Manic Panic's Bad Boy Blue) and started drinking a mocha each morning to prepare for the day (don't judge). Nora attended their friend's Bat Mitzvah, started DCYOP's fall season and saw Verdi's Macbeth at the Strathmore (featuring their viola teacher, Mr. Enrique) - which helped with their understanding of Macbeth's plot, but may not be Verdi's best operatic showing.

All of which is to say that Nora has totally transitioned to Sheridan, which has been incredibly welcoming, and is having a great fall. Now we just have to figure out high school applications for next year...