It's that time of year when I begin to realize that my little girl isn't so little anymore... She has turned a year older... grew a foot taller... and tonight... my heart swells with pride. I have missed most of the home girls' games because of working in the concession stand, but tonight a few minutes before the game Christie came and told me that some girls had selected the Seniors and Freshmen to be captains tonight... I should have known that it would be a special night! For many reasons...
I'm so proud of you and Jessica.... I'm proud of your perseverance, I'm proud of your dedication, and most of all, I'm proud of your sportsmanship! Both of you sit in those chairs giggling and smiling... looking like you don't have a care in the world...
I'm sorry I didn't get a closer picture ... there was popcorn, and chicken, and french fries all cooking... we had to rush to get to watch this! Please continue to be a leader...and do the right thing!
Standing with your cheerleading squad as a basketball player was probably a little odd, but you looked precious to me...
And then.... there was Butch... HE CAME TO YOUR GAME! I can't believe the progress he has made over the past few days... I am so glad that we have a diagnosis and we know that he can get better! Having him there to watch you was something I wasn't sure would ever happen... I hoped with all my heart he would make it to a Varsity game that you were dressing out for.... Little did we know all he would get to see! Ben and James were excited to see him too! For the past nine or ten weeks he hasn't been anywhere but doctors' appointments!
I think it's funny how you and Jessica still have your shirts on... no hope of having a freshman play in a Varsity game...
And then it happened... I was so EXCITED!!!! Jessica got in, got fouled, and made a point... I think she ended up making several for the night, but I stood with her mama and we both had tears... you two keep it up!
This shot says so much to me.... All the girls are so excited to watch her shoot... and Christie is nervous! Ya'll knew she had it!
And the love here... during the timeout... I feel sure none of you listened to a word Christie was saying because you were all congratulating Jessica.... I love this aspect of "team"... ya'll have each others backs through thick and thin!
And then.... 'THAT'S MY BABY GIRL' got to go in.... I don't know really what happened while you were playing, but I know you fouled a girl and just about knocked her arm off... you said it was an accident... but I know you! Your Mimi has taught you to "make that foul count".... and tonight you did!
I'm so glad you have been practicing with the Varsity.... and you weren't nearly as scared as I was.... my heart stopped!
And the smile... I love the fact that you play basketball... yes... that came out of your mother's mouth... you make me proud... so many times!
And then... it was time for you two to rest... and talk about people... just teasing... you two would never do that!
Daddy had to get close to help Butch tell you what to do... I love this picture and my three favorite guys in it!
Go Jess! Go Jess! I was so proud of her tonight!
And CiCi showed out too! I can't wait to continue watching her next year!
Butchie can't believe that you got to play... he came to the best game of the season!
So happy to see this smiling face.... Thanks Christie for bringing out skills in my child that I didn't know she had... I hope they all came from me... I'm sure that they did!
I love the hugs... sweet victory! Ya'll needed it!
Group hug!
Sis- Thank you for being you... I love your loyalty to LCHS, your heart for sports, and your ability to step out of a box! You make me smile!
Love,
Mama
No comments:
Post a Comment