This weekend was Gymnastics State Meet!
At the time that I paid my dues, I ask if it was going to be on Saturday or Sunday!
The coach informed me, that there was no way for me to know...until after I pay!
I let her know that we would forfeit if it came back on Sunday!
Well, when I got the schedule, My oldest daughter was on Saturday night, and the other one was on Sunday morning!
It would have been easier had they both been on Sunday!
How am I going to tell Chelsea that Brooke can go to State, but she can't?
She's only 6...so I don't feel like she is old enough to make her own decision!
I feel as a mother, that if we teach our children while they are young, to stand up for their convictions, even when it is difficult....then when tough decisions come later in life...they are prepared!
So I did just that and told Chelsea that she would NOT be able to do her state gymnastics meet! Which also means she won't be able to go to Nationals.
(You must do State to do Nationals!)
She cried, which broke my heart.
So I asked her, "Honey what do you think you should do?"
She thought about it for a minute...."I shouldn't do it!"
I am so PROUD of her!
So Friday night I wanted to make a special "Good Luck" gift for the girls!
At the time that I paid my dues, I ask if it was going to be on Saturday or Sunday!
The coach informed me, that there was no way for me to know...until after I pay!
I let her know that we would forfeit if it came back on Sunday!
Well, when I got the schedule, My oldest daughter was on Saturday night, and the other one was on Sunday morning!
It would have been easier had they both been on Sunday!
How am I going to tell Chelsea that Brooke can go to State, but she can't?
She's only 6...so I don't feel like she is old enough to make her own decision!
I feel as a mother, that if we teach our children while they are young, to stand up for their convictions, even when it is difficult....then when tough decisions come later in life...they are prepared!
So I did just that and told Chelsea that she would NOT be able to do her state gymnastics meet! Which also means she won't be able to go to Nationals.
(You must do State to do Nationals!)
She cried, which broke my heart.
So I asked her, "Honey what do you think you should do?"
She thought about it for a minute...."I shouldn't do it!"
I am so PROUD of her!
So Friday night I wanted to make a special "Good Luck" gift for the girls!
I found some fancy Wonka bars...
and used some gold paper that I had at the house!
I made them each a Gold ticket!
Wrote a special message on the back!
Carefully opened the bar...so that I would be able to reseal it without them noticing it was ever opened!
Then I slipped the Golden Tickets into the bars!
I get so excited...so first thing in the morning I gave it to them!
They loved it!
They were both so excited!
They have talked about their "special" chocolate bars ever since!
One more thing about Chelsea!
She watched Brooke, and cheered her on, and NEVER mentioned it again!
She is so much tougher than me...I would have been bringing it up for months...to make sure I got the appropriate affirmation!
13 comments:
It's great that she was able to accept that she wouldn't be able to go to the competition (I don't know if I would've been so understanding at that age :)).
I love the golden ticket idea!!
I also like the new blog backdrop :)
Love your new photo up top!
Wow, your kids impress me! And what a great treat idea you did for them!!
I love the golden ticket idea!
What a great teaching moment! I love reading your blog and keeping up on your family!
I love the golden ticket idea!! What a great opportunity and a fun way to express your love and support for your daughters!
Love your new photo! Great lesson taught to your girls this weekend. What a fun mom to do the golden tickets in the chocolate bars.
What an amazing teaching moment. She is awesome to take it in stride and not look back. Love the chocolate idea!
great job! and what a sweetheart of a little girl! :)
Oh my gosh, 5 little beautiful blondies! You lucky mama!
What a hard lesson to learn this week, but it looks like you were able to turn it into a happy lesson. Good job!
lisa
You are such a good mom! I'm glad you stuck to your guns :). Love the tulip pictures & your new title screen. They are all smiling...good work! That is a challenge.
Oh WOW!!! You are the coolest mom EVER!!! That is so awesome!
Does this mean Chelsea will be coming to Utah in June? You can tell my mind works different than everyone else. :)
You are an awesome mom and teacher. Love you.
Wow, Sherri! What a great opportunity to stand up for your convictions and have your children see it and understand! :) You are such a blessing to your children. And, I love the golden tickets!
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