Wrestler Kid

This past year Brykn started wrestling. Everyone has been really surprised at just how naturally talented he is. I never dreamed I'd be a wrestler's mom....but I am--and VERY proud one at that! My t-shirt says, "My wrestler pinned your honor student." When Brykn asked what an honor student was, I told him it was someone who was good at school. Then, Brandon had to jump in quick and tell Brykn that it would really be best if he were both a good wrestler and an honor student.

I try very hard to be a calm, relaxed wrestler mom...but I'm just not. It's very hard to watch your child fight with everything they've got. At the first tournament, I really wanted to just rip Brykn's opponent's arms off. Brandon had to remind me that just across the mat that kid had a very nice family who wanted their child to do well just as bad as we wanted ours to. Now, that is a really good and rational thought...but it didn't do too much for my emotions. Once the match started again, the protective, "don't hurt my child or I will mess you up, Buddy" thoughts came rushing back.

I'm not sure why I get so nervous. Check out some of these winner photos! And, the "Wrestler of the Week" following the Christy's Clash tournament.(The photo of him on the podium.)

This is Jay--one of Brykn's favorite coaches.

She's a Graduate!

Reciting "The 3 Little Kittens," Harlee's preschool graduation was a hit. She looked so stinking cute! Buying a dress for the big event was very important to her and we tried on every Size 4 dress Kohl's had--even though she chose the black/white/pink dress from the second she saw it. At this point, I really wish we could send her right to kindergarten. She's got the ABC's down pat, she can count to about 25, she can write her first name, and she can read a few sight words. In other words, she's ready. But, we have one more year...until she's old enough. That's okay--that just means one more preschool graduation!

Be sure to notice the expert posing here in these photos. I'm not sure where she learned this, but getting the hand on hip pose is an absolute MUST in Harlee's eyes. :)