We were in Houston this past weekend for NCA Cheer Nationals - sadly even though our team performed well both days and had zero deductions, we came in 3rd place. The notes provided from the judges complimented the team for execution, but stated the reason we lost, was due to the skill level performed. We need bigger and better stunts. For the next three weeks we will be practicing 5 days per week to learn a new routine in time for the next Nationals event in March.
What parent has not used bribery to get their child to do something? Ok, I'm sure someone out there has all the tricks and bribery isn't one of them... We, on the other hand, from time to time use bribery! William was not feeling 100% on the first day of competition, we talked about accountability, responsibility and commitment - we explained that he was given this awesome opportunity to be a member of an elite team of kids and travel to different places to perform. In the end we promised if he gave 110% even while not feeling 100% we would let him pick out anything he wanted from the vendor tables.
William knocked it out of the park and his gift a small giraffe stuffed animal which he promptly named "Baby Will" Baby Will was now required to go everywhere we went and when we didn't win or at least get 2nd place, Baby Will helped to comfort us while we were down.
Monday, William smuggled Baby Will into the car, just before he was to get out, I noticed Baby Will and reminded him that he isn't permitted to take toys to school. Tears welled up and he then asked if I could take him to work and let him see what it is I do all day? I replied "sure".
When I arrived to work and was about to get out, I looked over and saw Baby Will on the seat - my first thought was to just leave him in the car, but I couldn't get William's sad face out of my head and I grabbed Baby Will and headed into the office - it was then my bright idea to stage pictures of him doing various things around the office. I was caught three different times by co-workers and resigned to say that it was a school project I was helping with! I do believe a couple of those that caught me thought I was loco.
Pictures of Baby Will's adventure (first two are in Houston)
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| Not so happy with the losing :( |
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| Poppy and Baby Will enjoying the Competition |
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| Will arrives to Nina's work in style |
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| Baby Will studying for the CCNA Exam |
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| Taking Calls |
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| Answering emails |
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| Coffee Break |
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| Afternoon Break |
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| Testing in the lab (love these Video phones!) |
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| That was "EASY" |
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| Washing my hands |
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