"I liked that much better than the recital!"

Who says a 5 year old doesn't know what she wants .... and needs?!

K had her first gymnastics pre-competition meet this past Sunday. What a fun, exciting, and truly entertaining event! She was wonderful! She received 2 red ribbons, and a yellow ribbon for her events ... and she did so well. I was so proud. She cannot wait for the next one in a few weeks!

A gushy kind of melt-my-heart proud. :O)

I was beaming through the night, and even through today. As I went to bed Sunday, I kept saying to S, she did so well, didn't she? She looked so happy, didn't she? She really loved it. She was so happy to be there. She looked so beautiful, so professional. She looked comfortable even with the nerves that they all had. She was excited, and thrilled, and energized by the atmosphere. She was so great!

{sigh}

it feels so good that she found something active, and athletic, that she enjoys. she revels in the play, and she is good at it. For 5 years she has been watching athletic events mostly performed by her brother, often she does participate, but not sticking with it. Gymnastics has lasted ... this is the 3rd year. I hope it lasts for many to come. :O) I even learned some new things, and was able to help at the scoring table. That was loads of fun, and really helped me understand what to do, and what to expect.

I am still so proud of her. To stand up in front of a crowd of 200 at least, and perform her routines, and smile .... oh! She did so well.

God, I love being a mom. What a treasure to have this feeling about your kid. Your heart on the outside of your body. I am so proud to call her my own ... and so excited for the future of this sport, and all her activities. She is destined for success.

The best part was after, in the car, she says "mommy, I liked it MUCH better than the dance recital!"

Me too, K . Me too. :o)