Bragging on my daughter

Well, yesterday I mentioned that I felt like crud, still do....I actually feel a lot worse than I did yesterday. But on a happy note. Yesterday my daughter tried out for varisity cheer and made it. I knew she could do it but she was lacking sponsorship points since she did not do it last year. She started out 15 points behind. Luckly she is an awesome tumbler and her jumps are great. She would have had to score just about perfect on everything else to of made it. It just made her day and put a huge dent in my pocketbook. Ouch!!!!! $1075.00 by the last day of school. My temporary job ends Monday. Guess I need to find another one. She also got her scores for the ACT and scored a 27. The highest is 36. She scored in the top 10% of those that took the test on the same date. Her goal for the next time is a 30. Well, enough of my bragging, just had to do it. Take care and have a great weekend... Jodi

wow, you should be proud!!!!!! i don't know much about cheerleading, but the act score is awesome!!! my daughter is a senior and she made a 24, her math brought her down,, but she is going to college, which im proud, and even if she didn't im still proud, she is a great person, Im actually proud of both my children, my son gave us a run for our money growing up, he is 23 now, and finally being responsible, and a caring , loving person, and keeping a job.. thats all i ask of my kids, they know from my experience its best to go to college, ,,, back to you.... your kids look very happy and healthy !!!!! keep up the good work mom!!!!!!!!!!!!11 rhonda

Hi Rhonda, I am proud...my three kids have been awesome. Somedays my oldest my daughter can give us a run for our money but for the most part she is great. I have always stressed the importance of college from as early as I can remember. I never finished college and do regret it big time. I know it is never to late and one day I may. I just want so much for them and I want them to work for it so they will appreciate it. Didn't you say your daughter is a senior? I know you posted about prom yesterday. I wish I could redo my high school days knowing what I know now. I was so shy and quite and never did anything but go to school, I actually hated it so much. I try so hard to let my kids be involved so they can enjoy it. I think they do. Thanks for the encouragement Rhonda, it means alot to me. Hugs, Jodi

hi Jodi, yes , my daughter is a senior, she is going to prom, april 1,2006, few days before her 18th birthday... i don't care for her boyfriend, but one day i guess she will wake up !!! i didn't go to my prom, i hated school also, i reminded my daughter how i wished i went to the prom, but anyway, boy its hard raising children uh? rhonda

I am in the same boat as you, not fond of the boyfriend. But if I discourage her it will push her towards him more. I never went to a prom, you know I was that overweight kid that was a great friend to all the guys but not dating material. I think that is why I hated school so much. Go**** is hard raising kids and knowing what is the right way. I just try!!! How is raising your daughter compared to your son? My boys seem so much easier than my daughter. At least my middle one is....My youngest has the same personality as my daughter, so I know fun will begin soon. Plus his dad lets him get away with so much more than the other two. Haven't figured that one out yet, but I told him he bes****ch it. Hope your daughter has a great time at prom.... Take care, Jodi

I know how you are feeling. My daughter was on the dance team one year and cheerleading squad 5 years during her middle and high school years. It is very expensive to keep up with, but it was worth every penny. She enjoyed it so much and it kept her busy. My daughter was also a great with the tumbling and jumps. She amazed me at what she could do ad she was all self taught. In seventh grade she tried out for the cheerleading squad but didn't make it because of her tumbling. I talked her into trying out for the dance team that year, much to her surprise she made it. During that year on the dance team she taught herself tumbling and ended up being one of their best tumblers. Just wait for the competions to come, they are great, very exciting - but nerve wracking also. Have fun with it you will have great memories to cherish forever.

We have done the competition squads since about 7th grade. That is why she didn't want to cheer at school, it was not competitive. To her it was not the cheering she wanted. She loved the games but has competition in her blood. We have been all over cheering. Since this is her last year she wanted to do varsity. I think she will miss the competitions when they start back up but there is no way she can do both. She has tried that and it conflicted with each other. I agree with you 100% it is expensive but worth every penny. That is awesome that your daughter taught herself tumbling. I'm glad you could relate with me on this. My family thinks I am wasting my money on her with cheering, that is so hard because she enjoys it so muchand so do I. Take care, Jodi

It's not bragging when you are BLESSED. Praises to the Source and joy to the MOM. All my best, Frances

Thankyou Frances, I do feel blessed to have my kids. They truly are a joy as eveyones kids are. Kids are truly a special gift from GOD!!!! Hugs, Jodi

That is fabulous. You must be so proud. I bet she is proud of yo too for your bravery to turn your life around and your weight loss. Be strong--Be positive. bj