The weeks are flying by... Spring is here... it's beautiful here in sunny Colorado...
I have been immersed in my classes at college. It's the end of the school year for my girls and myself. My girls and I have all accomplished so much!
I am so proud of my girls. My oldest daughter was initiated last night into a Sorority, Delta Gamma. It's one of the first woman's fraternities, founded in 1873 in Oxford, Mississippi. The cost, well, we won't talk about that. First and foremost, the connections and benefits of working together for the community is the best thing about this sorority. Sure there are parties and such, but not like the other sororities. This sorority is amazing as far as community service and the amount of things the girls get to learn from this experience. Just for initiation, I was asked to write a letter to my daughter and send flowers as it's a tradition. It was a lovely surprise for my daughter. She has been so excited to be initiated. She has worked hard to be involved. I am so proud of her! Next year, she will live in the house as she has earned a spot there. Most of the girls don't live there; however, they are required to live a minimum of two semesters in the house. They have to work hard to earn that spot! Fun times will be had. The house mother is apparently a sweet caring woman. I am sure this will be wonderful for my daughter.
Yesterday was also an exciting day for my younger daughter! She tried out for cheer-leading at school all last week and final try-outs were last night - postponed from last Friday due to the snow storm we had. Nervous and excited... she made it! She is thrilled! She loved cheer-leading as a child, but didn't continue. Once her dad left, it was too hard for me to handle that along with the commitment to her sister's activities. I am glad that her interest stayed with cheer-leading. I was one in high-school and it was a great time. Cheer-leading these days is a lot different from when I was one back in the day. These days, you have to pay! The expense is $800, up front and that doesn't include tumbling classes twice a week and other expenses associated with the competitions and such. Phew! I remember getting my wool skirt and top from the coach and then having to purchase saddle shoes. That was it... done deal. These days, there's several pairs of shorts, shirts, socks, etc. and, required warm ups at $125 bucks!!!! There's JV Bonding camps and stunt camps, choreographers and more... that's an extra $300 bucks! And, so much more!
Between the two girls, I will be designing, creating and selling this summer to cover those expenses... phew!!! Crazy!!!! I'll be sure to post anything and everything I have for sale on etsy.com, eBay.com, craigslist.com and... everywhere! LOL!
The pride and joy of seeing your children succeed is the best thing in the world!
Take a moment today to breathe and have an amazing day!
