I feel both excited and stressed, but mostly, I feel like I don't have time to really absorb and enjoy each event because I'm focused on the next one. It is the OCD that I have to be in control and I honestly feel out of control at the moment.
The kitchen is done with the exception of the plumbing being hooked back up - doing dishes in the bathroom sink really sucks, but maybe next week we will find time to call in a plumber. See the video of the transformation start to finish.
Sunday was William's end of season banquet for Pro Spirit. He was honored with being the first Prince nominated to the Princess Court... The smile that beamed from his face as he approached the stage as everyone in the room began chanting "William". He didn't win the crown, but he made us proud for all his hard work and dedication this past year. Not many 8 year olds could handle 8 - 12 hours a week of practice and still be excited about going back the next week!
The Banquet Theme was "Pretty in Pink" William was a trooper and wore a pink pin striped shirt. It is fun dressing up every once in a while! Lucky for us we get to do it 3 more times this month.
Wednesday William had two big events - first thing in the morning he was in the school talent show - he sang "You Make Me Feel"
I of course can chalk this up to another epic fail on my part. I put new batteries into the Flip camera only to allow the young child next to me kick it out of my hand and of course it broke. I then quickly reached for my cell phone, but, somehow failed to hit the record button. He was about 2/3 through when I realized the blinking red light was not blinking. I capture the last 20 - 30 seconds of him singing "na na na na na"
His second event was tryouts for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. We won't know until Monday what team he made, I just hope he makes the team he wants. He worked very hard these last couple weeks perfecting old skills and learning new ones and as a parent/grandparent you never want to see your child disappointed.
In two days I'll watch Matthew cross the stage and receive his college diploma, well a fake one, since they told us the real one will be mailed in 6 - 8 weeks!!
There are so many things I want to say - like "The road was bumpy at times, but we made it to our destination" "The tassel is worth the hassle" I'm just hoping when I see him that the words come out right and that he knows how proud I am of all he has accomplished.
Yesterday he tweeted a picture to me after he picked up his cap and gown. At first I smiled, then I cried. Yes, happy tears but also tears that he is grown up and the realization that he is moving away in three weeks to start his new life post college.
What can I say, he is my baby. Can someone please tell me where the heck the last 28 years of my life went?
I want to add one more picture... When William performed at Cowboy Stadium the set up this shot - they provided a copy to me at the banquet.
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