Pride

Today Aidan went to her end of the year "gymnastics show." I signed up at the last minute and really wasn't sure what to expect. The kids were all given leotards and then they divided up into groups and circulated through various areas... where they showed off their skills. Aidan was really impressive. No, she didn't outshine anyone but the majority of the routines... she had never done before...yet she did them. She was also the smallest one there and in the last 9 months has only attended 6 classes. ^cringe^. (Hear that money flushing down the toilet?) Not at all did she stand out in her skill level. She was right there with everyone else. Because of the natural chaos... she had very little direction but she paid attention well and mostly knew what to do. If she did it wrong... she'd turn around and redo it. I caught two separate groups of people ooohing and aaahing over her. She's so serious and attentive and LITTLE!!!! They thought it adorable that she was doing everything. It made me smile.

See the Size Difference?

Aidan absolutely loves her gymnastics class and she is proud of what she learns and does.

I am proud of her...for the growth in her social and basic maturity I have seen since she started attending...for her determination to do her best in spite of the lack of direction... and for pushing herself even when she's outside her "comfort zone." I really think I picked the right sport for her.

At the end of the show.. they received a metal. Part of me rolls my eyes at it.. but she loves her medal and HAD to wear it to dinner.