silver & gold...

Question: What are the two colors of the medals that Isabel earned from her fabulous Oktoberfest skating competition? Answer: Silver - for the Freestyle level D routine, and Gold - for the Artistic level C & D program.
What an amazing day! It is difficult to describe the proud, excited, happy feelings a mom has when her child works hard, has fun, and skates to the best of her ability. It is such a sight to see Isabel go into her "zone" - she is eight and she seriously goes into a zone - where she blocks everything out and just concentrates. Her coaches are beside themselves watching this girl do something that many much older than her can't do. Where did she learn it? Not from me.

I have been to several competitions for Isabel now, and I think what makes me the most proud is how much fun she is having. Yes, she gets nervous, and she does that zone thing, but she has fun. I must admit, earning the medals makes it that much more fun!

Good job Isabel - you simply amaze me.

brace yourself...

Chloe got braces yesterday. I swear after they were on, she looked two years older. She was a little nervous, about the pain, about what friends and classmates would say, and about the general procedure - but she made it. By the time she got home from school, her mouth was killing her and she didn't sleep too good last night. Evidenced by the bags under her eyes. She turns 12 in a little over a month. Where did the time go?

I teach my Bibbity Bobbity Boo class today at Scrapbook USA. If you get a chance, swing on by. There are many wonderful classes still available.

first day of preschool...

Big day at the Whittaker home today - first day of preschool for Oaken. He was so excited, which says a lot since new things sometimes make him a little nervous. I love having a little preschool just a few houses away - so convenient, we just walk to it every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. As for the rest of the kidlets, we are back on track - YAH! Good stuff.