Aubrie had her first gymnastics meet this past Tuesday. It was an inter squad meet, to get the girls prepared for their meets coming up soon. Aubrie was so nervous, and I kept telling her she was just amongst her peers she works out with every day. She said, "Yeah, I know, but I REALLY want a medal!" Aubrie did very well. She got lots of oohs, and ahhhs, from the audience. She placed 2nd on the vault, bars and first on the floor. She was really disappointed with her beam. She placed 5th, and she was one out of the only two girls who never fell! Because of that score she got 2nd overall. She was really wanting first overall, but I told her it would help her work harder for the real meet. She did get two medals, so she was happy with that. We took her to Baskin Robins to celebrate, and we ran into some other gymnasts there who had the same idea. When Aubrie got home she labeled her medals and ribbons, and put them in her special box. I'm so impressed with all her hard work at the gym, and very happy that she LOVES it. I was worried about how happy she would be with the switch from dance to gymnastics. It has been a great transition and a wonderful opportunity for her. I'm also very impressed how well she juggles all her activities with such a demanding school curriculum. She is a hard worker, and its paying off!
