Sunday, March 24, 2013

So that's what a meet season's like!



Okay. Okay. I know, I know!  I haven't blogged in months.  I have been a little preoccupied.  It's something called gymnastic meet season.  I feel like for the past couple of months I have been a uniform washing, hair rolling, pep talking chauffeur.  It has been so stressful but so much fun.  Yesterday was the last meet of the season and with 24 hours to reflect upon everything that has happened, I have a ton to say.  I have decided it is best to put all my thoughts in a letter to our sweetest girl.

Dear Amelia Rose,
       You did it!  You finished your very first competitive gymnastic season.  It seems crazy to think where you were just a year ago.  I remember when your dad and I were hoping you could just climb to the top of that rope. And then yesterday, you go and win "the biggest trophy you have ever seen."  You learned so much during your first year, Amelia.  You learned to be away from us for 3 and half hours at a time.  You learned to make new friends and depend on your coaches for help.  You learned to win and more importantly, you learned to lose. You learned some days were easy and some days were not.  You learned hard work equals success.  All of these lessons are so important and I'm glad you picked a sport that teaches these.
       You are 6, for Pete's sake!  How can you do all that you do?  Let me be honest.  You were not the gymnast who was first in line at practice; you would always hang in the back.  You were not the kid to raise your hand and ask a question; you only spoke up when you were spoken to.  You were not the quickest; but you did not cut corners.  You weren't even the loudest or the flashiest.  But you were respectful.  You were kind and hard working.  You were patient and teachable.  You were honest and you were focused.  You were determined and you were, in my eyes, perfect.  I must say I am in awe of you.
       So yes, Mom and Dad are so proud of all that you have accomplished this year.  But we are more proud in the way that you accomplished it.  I'm so lucky that I get to learn from you for the rest of my life.  I'm sure you have so much more to teach me.  So be proud of yourself, Amelia!  It's okay to smile and say "I did it!"  Know that Mom and Dad love you very much and can't wait to see what you do next.  I know it will be amazing!

Lots of love,
Mama