How funny it is to watch your child take baby steps at the age of 12 1/2. Seems they never really stop taking those steps in some way or another. Okay, so tonight we go to Bailey's last basketball game before the city tourney, two weeks from now. She's played some good defense up to this point and made some good passes, but has been pretty hesitant to take a shot or be very aggressive offensively. Just the other night she told us she did NOT want to go for any baskets. No way. But lo and behold, tonight she went for it and swoosh!!! It was a good basket, too -- not a simple layup. And it was as if from that point forward the girl was set loose! Suddenly, she was open all over the floor, driving the ball down, weaving out of the players and taking more shots! We were laughing and cheering and having a good ole' time on the bleachers! It's just fun to be a parent and watch your child surprise you yet again. In a couple of months, we'll be watching Addison strut her stuff on stage at her hip-hop and jazz recital. The last time I saw her on stage was when she was 6 or 7 years old. These last few months of taking dance, I haven't seen a single routine. Once again, it'll be a surprise. Can't wait!
And as fun as it was to watch that tonight, I can't stop thinking about how Yvonne won't ever have those moments again with Cateche. Or Melody with Kylie. Or any other parent that has to go through that. So, so sad. Somehow...I've got to make sure I remember nights like this.
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