Men First optional meet

[munchkin3]

DS has had a long gymnastics road. He is competing L8 this weekend on 3 events for the first time in 2 years.
It is a big meet that happens to be at his home gym.
He asked us NOT to go. He said he thought the pressure would be better without us there.

I totally understand, but feel I need a wig and some big sunglasses immediately!

 

[skschlag]

So excited for him. I can't wait to hear how it goes!

I woudl find a way to sneak in not sure I could miss it, but good luck!

 

[profmom]

I hope he has a great time.

 

[Seeker]

Fingers crossed it goes well. But I'd be in a wig and dark glasses!

 

[magmom]

Fingers crossed it goes well. But I'd be in a wig and dark glasses!

I would go full-on Jackie O. Kudos to you for resisting. (And kudos to you if you give in )

 

[munchkin3]

Hmmmm, that's what I was thinking....even the gym said they would sneak me in......boy, what we do for our children...

 

[gymboymom]

Good luck to your ds!! I would totally be sneaking in.

 

[KCHAMP]

Good luck to him!

 

[munchkin3]

Thanks! I am surprisingly not nervous. We will see when the meet starts.

 

[munchkin3]

He competed! 3 events, which I did not even see except floor...I came towards the end.
He was beyond nervous and awkward when i dropped him off.
But he was happy that he did it....the first is the worst right??
I am beyond proud of him. He has really persevered throughout this sport. He went from several State/National titles, to terrible injuries, to a terrible coach....
He is still doing it. Good for him.

 

[Dr Maleficent]

Well done to him, that is fantastic determination to have been through all that and still keep going. He is clearly a very strong individual and his persistence and determination will be fabulous assets for his future. And well done to you for raising such a fighter!

 

[sce]

So happy for him. This sport teaches so much to our kids. Glad you slipped in to see a bit too.

 

[profmom]

Good for him! It will never be this hard again now that the ice is broken!

 

[munchkin3]

Thanks so much for listening!!!
It really has been such a crazy road! It really is hard to be a gymnastics parent! I have made so many mistakes, but I think this was the right thing. I gave him his space....I kept my opinions to myself (only to vent here!). He was all smiles.....He took his 4th place finish proudly laughing and saying, 'well, there were only 4 guys in my group!'
actually, it just hit me too.....My DD just finished her season this weekend too!
i guess NO REST?