Went to pick up dd at the gym last Friday evening. Fridays are just gymnasts no cheer so I gladly do the pick up. Younger daughter went also so she could get a little play time. Usually I will take my seat upstairs mind my own business and watch.
I happened to go downstairs for a drink. There was a younger gentleman at the window looking out at the floor with 2 boys. All of a sudden he started banging on the glass. First reaction was "what is he doing"? I've never done it or seen it done. In a few seconds he starts motioning and clapping. I knew then he was having a "proud" moment which is cool with me. I have too.
I was wrong. It wasn't a proud moment. He then starts "coaching" from the window. I know the coaches DO NOT approve of this. It was the preteam and 3's doing beam. So I made eye contact and said "I guess you've got a young gymnast, huh"?
His reply made me laugh to myself.
"Oh no she's been doing it a looong time. She's a L4. I just can't figure why they have her over here with the younger ones and not with the other 4's."
Without further conversation I went back upstairs and continued watching knowing full well why she was where she was.
I happened to go downstairs for a drink. There was a younger gentleman at the window looking out at the floor with 2 boys. All of a sudden he started banging on the glass. First reaction was "what is he doing"? I've never done it or seen it done. In a few seconds he starts motioning and clapping. I knew then he was having a "proud" moment which is cool with me. I have too.
I was wrong. It wasn't a proud moment. He then starts "coaching" from the window. I know the coaches DO NOT approve of this. It was the preteam and 3's doing beam. So I made eye contact and said "I guess you've got a young gymnast, huh"?
His reply made me laugh to myself.
"Oh no she's been doing it a looong time. She's a L4. I just can't figure why they have her over here with the younger ones and not with the other 4's."
Without further conversation I went back upstairs and continued watching knowing full well why she was where she was.