This weekend was a fun one. Aunt Marci came and spent Friday night with us and hung out most of Saturday. Mo had gym and T had basketball evaluations. We headed to Genghis Grill for lunch afterwards which everyone loves!
Saturday night Maddie had her kick off party at River City for the upcoming competition season. We decided for Kev to stay at home with Harper and Turner. Maddie and I went and all the girls were introduced, received their new competition leo, and found out their new big sister.
Maddie's new big sister is Bradleigh and she is thrilled. She is level 7 and that is who she wanted. Maddie loved her big sister last year, so I hope this experience is just as great. It was a fun night.
We have had a few trials with gym this past month. I was pulled aside by one of M's coaches and told that she was bragging some in practice. She is in a TOP'S program that meets an extra night a week that focuses on conditioning and learning new skills. Maddie loves it and is learning a lot. I don't think her intention is to ever put someone down or make them feel bad. But I do think she gets very excited and is proud when she accomplishes new things.
That being said, we have had lots of talks lately on how to be confident yet still humble. We have talked about the importance of encouraging others and how bragging makes others feel. We told her we wouldn't allow her to continue gymnastics if she didn't have the right attitude and heart.
Whew!! This momma has lost lots of sleep over this and thinks we have helped her understand. It is not fun being told your child is making others feel bad. Another example of how the gym is teaching her life lessons and skills other than back handsprings. Praying she applies these lessons in all areas of her life. She is so focused and determined- we just pray she uses her talents in a way to bring glory to God.
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