Gabby’s K Field Day

Gabby had her first Field Day last Friday.  She was SOOOOOO excited about it. She had me read her the list of races and activities every night. Her prayers consisted of wishing that Friday would come sooner. Gabby really wanted to win a blue ribbon. When we were talking about it, I pulled out my stash of trophies, medals, and ribbons from back in the day.  Gabby was so impressed with them.  It was fun going down memory lane with her.  That moment with her was completely worth saving them the last 15+ years!  I can’t remember the last time I got them out.

Gabby’s field day was a few hours. I didn’t know what races she was doing and was taking an early lunch to come see her. When I got there, the races were over. I found Gabby and she was bursting with excitement after winning a blue ribbon. She ran the 50 meter dash (I think) and won and based on her classmates, won convincingly.  I was thrilled and so happy she was so happy. I was so sad I missed it though.  I secretly really hope Gabby gets into running.  I think it’s a good start. She definitely has a competitor’s drive.

They did a tug-o’-war. Gabby’s class didn’t win.

Next they did a big game of twister. They were practicing right and left in this shot.

 

Gabby was getting twisted and fell soon after.

Last think I saw her do was the hula hoop contest. It went straight to the ground.

 

I was super proud of  my runner!

Mom & Me Lunch

I went to have a fabulous lunch with my terrific daughter on Friday.  The lunch was at 10:40, which is a bit early, but well with it considering the company.  Gabby was so sweet and so excited for me to come eat lunch with her.  She make me a flower pen and a book about me. As I was never one to eat cafeteria food, I wasn’t planning on really eating, but they’d brought in outside pizza and it wasn’t too bad.  I’m so glad that I have a job that is fairly flexible so that I can do fun things like this with Gabby.  It really meant a lot to both of us.

I spent Mother’s Day being a mom. Gabby was sick all weekend, but she is a very sweet little patient and was very apologetic for the vomity mess she made at 3am.  She still gave me her hug and kiss as promised and even add in a drawing and cleaned the kitchen table for me all by herself. Gabby is so affectionate and tells me every chance she gets that she loves me and is glad I’m her mom.  I wouldn’t trade being her mother for anything!

Early Mother’s Day Gifts and a Breakthrough!

Gabby has been bringing home some early Mother’s Day Gifts for me.  I like the necklace and wore it for the evening when she gave it to me last week. The brown thing to the right is a dried up bean pod.  Gabby told me she found it for me and it could be a maraca. I shook it said, “Wow Gabby! That is really special.  Thank you.” Gabby’s reply, “Mommy, I don’t think you really like it. You don’t really think that it’s special. I can tell by how you said that.” I immediately began shaking the maraca and dancing to make sure she knew I was happy about any gift she gave me. 

Inwardly, I was thrilled. For those of you who know Gabby and attempt to use sarcasm with her, you know that she has formerly had no ear for it. She is very literal and deliberate with her words and wants everyone else to be so.  Jenny gets the brunt of it as she uses the most sarcasm and exaggeration with Gabby.  I think she’s finally understanding sarcasm.  I guess that’s not the best skill, but in my family it’s really a necessity.  Now to just get her to understand the humor behind sarcasm. At least there’s some progress!