Volleyball

All year Maddie had planned on trying out for the volleyball team. She went to the camp this summer and had been eagerly waiting tryouts. When the week of tryouts came Maddie informed us that about 40 to 50 girls were planning on trying out but only 12 would make the team.
At that moment I became nervous... As a parent you always hate to see your children's disappointments and heartaches, however they are a big part of life. So her dad and I decided two things... One that he would practice with her as much as possible to get her ready and more confident and Two start to mentally prepare her. We told her how proud we were that she was trying out and that it took a lot of courage. We also told her if she didn't make it we were equally as proud of her and that we would keep working and she could always try again next year.
On the final day of try outs he coach gave them each a sealed envelope with the news. They were instructed not to open them until off of school grounds... Of course as soon as the gym doors open there were girls ripping open their envelopes. One by one each girl looked disappointed or devastated. It was heartbreaking to watch.
When Maddie finally made it out she said she would wait... So we got into the car... She opened it... And silence. I was secretly preparing my speech while she was reading. Then their was the screams of joy!! She made the team and is so thrilled!!!! We are so proud of her interest and dedication. She has been practicing every weekend and loving being a part of a team. She had her first away game last week and loved riding up on the bus with her team an playing.
We are having so much fun watching the girls play too! Now if I could only figure out how to entertain a 3 year old and 1 year old on the bleachers for two hours! Ideas??