heymae

Moving on Up!

22
Jun 2009

So, after Zane’s last Hotshots class the coach came over to me and said he wanted to talk about Zane in the class. Now, I was a little worried since I had just been getting on to Zane about paying better attention and being a good listener. The other kids in his class have a really hard time holding still and sitting and waiting for their turn, and I was starting to see Zane pick up some of that bad behavior. So, of course, I thought he was about to get in trouble!

The coach goes on to tell me that he has noticed Zane having a hard time listening lately. (At this point I give Zane one of my signature MOM looks..you know the one…) The coach goes on to tell me that the reason he thinks Zane is having a hard time listening is because he is too advanced for this class. He thinks Zane has already mastered all the skills he has given him to learn, and likes Zane’s attitude and work ethic. He would like to extend Zane an offer to join the Competitive Boys Gymnastics Team. I was shocked!! The Team comes with a lot more of a time commitment. He now has two hour practices twice a week, and their competitive season is January – March. He will compete all around this area, and even in San Francisco!! Zane of course thinks he is Hot Stuff!!

I must say, I am really proud of him! He works really hard trying to learn any new skill his coach gives him, and he has been working out trying to build strength and flexibility! I think this is a really great thing for him, he is learning that with a lot of hard work and practice you can become really good at something! I am so excited for his first competition! I am sure I will be absolutely glowing with pride when I watch him compete! Today is his first practice, and I am so nervous for him! I know he is going to be one of the youngest kids there! I will try and sneak some pictures to post later!