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The Track Star

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We have an athlete in our house! I mean, both kids are, but we finally have one who is part of an organized team! Ava started track a few weeks ago, and she had her first meet this week. She ran the 100m and the 200m. She's a sprinter, so the 200 was a little too long for her (her legs were "tingly" at the end), but I think she enjoyed the 100. Was she the fastest? No. Was she one of the shortest? Yes. Most importantly...did she have fun? YES! (I think.) 




There she is on the left!


The Rosemount Middle School track team is HUGE. Like, 125 kids huge. And the kids got to sign up for whatever they wanted...meaning that it look a long time to get through all of the events. Next week, they're going to add in field events, and hopefully relays. I think Ava is interested in the long jump and relays, as well. We're just so darn proud of her for joining a team, and trying something new. Plus, she's meeting new friends, which is always a great thing.

Ava also had her first marching band "spring training" session at the high school this week. She wasn't nervous at all...just really looking forward to meeting new people. We are so proud of how she's embracing change, and getting out there and trying new things!

Now that he's been to a track meet, G said he might be interested in track (through the community program) next year. He did pretty well watching the event, but after a few hours he lost interest, so Scott took him home. Ava and I ended up leaving after the final 200m that she ran. They still had several heats to go, so I'm glad we were able to duck out early.

G was super excited this week because he won a hand "buzzer" with a chance ticket in school. Whenever we order through the book orders at school, I tell him that we don't buy toys through there...just books. He had initially wanted the book that came with the buzzer, but I was a buzzkill (haha) and said NO. So, imagine his surprise when he won the buzzer through a drawing at school! So, be warned that when you shake his hand, you might get a little zap (not really) while doing so!

I'm looking forward to spending this pre-Mother's Day Saturday with my mom, while Scott takes the kids out to lunch with his mom. We love you both very much! And then Sunday, we'll be spending the special day as a little family.

Happy Mother's Day to any and all mothers who celebrate!

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