Maison quit gymnastics this spring. It was a very difficult decision, but one she will not regret. While she is a great little gymnast, I don't think her long legs could make it around those bars without dragging on the floor for much longer. The Spring Fling was her last meet. She got 3rd All Around. She was always a top competitor. Maison did get very emotional at the awards ceremony and telling her coach good-bye. It was so difficult to watch. Seeing her let go of something she was so good at and loves so much was extremely difficult. Jeremy and I were left second guessing ourselves numerous times. But, since making the decision, she has not complained of missing gymnastics once. I will miss the thrill of the meets, but it frees up so much time in our schedule.
We also closed out another school year. Carson finished 4th grade with great grades and a new favorite teacher. She is amazing! I am truly thankful for her influence on him. I pray we are lucky enough to have her again. Maison wrapped up 2nd grade with equally good grades and loving school as much as ever! She started playing soccer at recess every day and loves the chance to be competitive at school. She is very much into the "Sporty Girl" scene. When the last week of school rolled around all sorts of special events filled my calendar. I suffered major mom guilt though as event after event I could not attend. I missed track meets, wax museums, poetry cafe, field trips, award ceremonies and field days. The end of school is really hard on working moms. I hate it! But, I am so proud of my kids for their maturity and understanding during those times. Their performance continues to exceed my hopes and expectations. They both can be real stinkers at home, but at school they rock! I am so proud to be their mother! Both of them set numerous grade level PE records this year with Carson breaking the school record in the triple jump at the District Track Meet. I missed all that, along with the academic celebrations.
