Teamwork

We are quite the team, let me tell you! NOT the dancers....but the MOMs!!! As I am sitting in my room, Aspen has been escorted with another friend and her mom. This whole weekend has been about coordination, and teamwork. And it really makes for a pleasant experience. Three of us moms worked on coordinating food, drinks, and luckily, we are place right next to each other in our rooms. Sandy brought breakfast stuff, and we brought lunch and dinner stuff. Both of us brought various snacks, so we are covered with food, minimizing the expense of all the food. I bring the coffee maker for our daily coffe latte drinks, and sandy has been great with the cocktails, we are covered on all ends! I remember last year at the pool; one of the moms said, "THIS is why we do competition!". As I looked around at all the kids and all the parents, I realized, she was right. What fun it was to see all our kids who have worked so hard, actually enjoying each others company. It has been said many times this week how great our studio is in regards to the children and how respectful and supportive they are of each other. But as I think of how well the parents work together to coordinate and cover for each other in so many ways, I can see that we are a good example for our children. Did I just toot my own horn? You betcha! This week, we have been a pretty seamless team. Yesterday, chris took the kids to the pool while I worked, and when we all came up to the room, I relieved her of duty with mine hers and other peoples children. It was a pass off as easy as a relay....... This morning, I texted sandy about coffee.... She said yes. As I delivered her coffee, I grabbed a bagel and cream cheese from her room and had breakfast. How nice is that? Today we are competing as the moms group. And Aspen goes on this morning. It is a bittersweet day, because this marks the last day of our competition season. On some levels it is a relief. No more make up....no more bling....no more ready times. But on the other hand, there is no more pool party, and no more awards..... Today I will do my best to mark the day with lots of pictures. I will look for Sayde and Emily to see if they are wearing yet another matching shirt set. I will see if Miranda is ready for another close up. And I will watch all the kids climb on mookie like an E-ticket ride. I will do my best to catch it all, because tomorrow is another year away. And though I am sure today will feel like yesterday next year at this time.... As I am sitting and writing, it feels like a long ways away!! Enjoy the moments. They are all we have. Happy Monday