JoyAvenueMom
Proud Parent
Okay, CB friends. Please help me finish this list. I could only go so far because we are still early in this journey. I want to create something fun for new team parents (and slyly introduce them to CB along the way)
Our experience went something like this:
• I think Suzy should try gymnastics.
• That first cartwheel deserves a new leotard.
• I am flattered you think Suzy has some talent for this sport. Sure, she can start coming twice a week.
• Suzy says she’s bored in her current class. Oh, what’s a pullover? Why does Suzy need one to move up a level?
• What’s preteam? Does she REALLY need to be here 3 days per week?
• Dear Santa, Suzy would like a set of bars, a mat, and a balance beam for Christmas, but the coach says to leave gymnastics in the gym. Let’s compromise with that cute folding floor beam.
• Suzy, you look beautiful in your team leo. I’m sorry I forgot the glitter. Yes, I think you will get 4 blue ribbons next time. Do you want to go for ice cream?
• You got your back handspring? How exciting! Your coach says you can compete Level 4 this year and get real scores. What’s a mill circle?
• Stupid mill circle.
• Sure I think you can be in the Olympics. You just can’t go higher than level seven. They have to do a back handspring on the beam at that level. NO WAY are you ever doing that.
• What do you mean, MORE hours in the summer? What about vacation? I am going to need a second job.
• No honey, Daddy and Grandma don’ know what a “kip” is…so they don’t understand why we all need to go for ice cream at 9pm on a school night.
• What do you mean…you “lost” your cartwheel on the beam? Where did it go?
• I’m sorry Sally isn’t moving up with you. Of course, you can still be her friend. (I wish Sally’s mom would stop pressuring her…she is a sweet girl, but she doesn’t look happy to be here anymore.)
• Yes, I saw that girl on crutches. You mean she still HAS to come to gym, even though all she can do is conditioning and bars? Those optional parents are crazy.
• If I have to listen to that music again next year I will lose my mind.
• What do you mean you can’t wait to be an optional because they practice 20 hours per week? Don’t they want to have a life outside of gym? Those optional parents are crazy.
• Honey, repeating a level doesn’t mean you failed…or that you aren’t progressing. Everyone progresses at her own pace. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. I learned that on Chalkbucket.
• Sigh, I guess I have to listen to that stupid music again this year. I AM going to go crazy.
• Okay, I will try to get there early enough to see your back walkover on beam. Should be easy since I cancelled my nail appointment when I found out how much your leo and warm ups will be this year.
• Yes, I want you to make optionals next year, too. But I just saw the meet schedule. It’s official: I must be crazy.
Our experience went something like this:
• I think Suzy should try gymnastics.
• That first cartwheel deserves a new leotard.
• I am flattered you think Suzy has some talent for this sport. Sure, she can start coming twice a week.
• Suzy says she’s bored in her current class. Oh, what’s a pullover? Why does Suzy need one to move up a level?
• What’s preteam? Does she REALLY need to be here 3 days per week?
• Dear Santa, Suzy would like a set of bars, a mat, and a balance beam for Christmas, but the coach says to leave gymnastics in the gym. Let’s compromise with that cute folding floor beam.
• Suzy, you look beautiful in your team leo. I’m sorry I forgot the glitter. Yes, I think you will get 4 blue ribbons next time. Do you want to go for ice cream?
• You got your back handspring? How exciting! Your coach says you can compete Level 4 this year and get real scores. What’s a mill circle?
• Stupid mill circle.
• Sure I think you can be in the Olympics. You just can’t go higher than level seven. They have to do a back handspring on the beam at that level. NO WAY are you ever doing that.
• What do you mean, MORE hours in the summer? What about vacation? I am going to need a second job.
• No honey, Daddy and Grandma don’ know what a “kip” is…so they don’t understand why we all need to go for ice cream at 9pm on a school night.
• What do you mean…you “lost” your cartwheel on the beam? Where did it go?
• I’m sorry Sally isn’t moving up with you. Of course, you can still be her friend. (I wish Sally’s mom would stop pressuring her…she is a sweet girl, but she doesn’t look happy to be here anymore.)
• Yes, I saw that girl on crutches. You mean she still HAS to come to gym, even though all she can do is conditioning and bars? Those optional parents are crazy.
• If I have to listen to that music again next year I will lose my mind.
• What do you mean you can’t wait to be an optional because they practice 20 hours per week? Don’t they want to have a life outside of gym? Those optional parents are crazy.
• Honey, repeating a level doesn’t mean you failed…or that you aren’t progressing. Everyone progresses at her own pace. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. I learned that on Chalkbucket.
• Sigh, I guess I have to listen to that stupid music again this year. I AM going to go crazy.
• Okay, I will try to get there early enough to see your back walkover on beam. Should be easy since I cancelled my nail appointment when I found out how much your leo and warm ups will be this year.
• Yes, I want you to make optionals next year, too. But I just saw the meet schedule. It’s official: I must be crazy.