I have never been one of those parents that think their kids are the most talented or smartest children in the group. I may think it on the inside just as all proud parents should, but I would never actually articulate it to anyone other than Drew, or my parents or sisters.
Bragging is allowed within the loving confines of a family.
I also have no illusions about who my girls are, I know their weaknesses and I know their strengths.
If a parent or teacher pulls me aside and tells me that my daughter's have some of the best manners they have ever seen in a child, yes I know that is the truth.
If they pull me aside and tell me that Belle was swinging from a chandelier in the auditorium during an assembly, yes I also know that is the truth.
And I never ever brag about them on my blog, but I may just have to start every once in a while since the true identity of this blog is in fact a living breathing memoir to my girls about their lives and that includes their many accomplishments.
So today we found out some very exciting news that we have been waiting on for a few weeks...
My little baby girl that practically killed me trying to enter into this world nine and a half years ago, is now big enough to have made the top travel soccer team in our town.
She is one of twelve girls out of about forty-five that tried out for the travel team and she made the 'A' team. Drew and I are so proud of her and although she has had many victories in her young beautiful life this is one that means so much to us because we know what sports can do for a young child and the world that it can open up for them.
When we told her the news tonight, you could just see the proud feeling and sense of accomplishment come over her. She worked hard for this. In fact, she worked her ass off for this and it paid off. Hard work won't always pay off immediately and she has learned that in other ways, but this time it paid off for her and what she chooses to do with this opportunity and what road it takes her down is up to her.
I have already explained to her that I love her no matter what, soccer or no soccer. And if she changes her mind in a year and doesn't want to do it anymore, I will not push her.
But what I am most proud of is even on those days when she has back to back soccer and lacrosse games and she is tired and just wants to stay home and watch Wizards of Waverly Place like other kids get to, she doesn't. She gets up, puts on her equipment and goes to practice or a game.
She is determined and agile and manages some nice footwork on the field but best of all she is all mine, and I will always be there cheering for her on the sidelines....(only not too loud because I don't want to be one of those crazy soccer Moms.)
I love you my baby Belle and I am so proud and fascinated by you all at the same time.
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