S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E

Kitty came home from school one afternoon with this rolled up in her hands like a scroll:

I was as excited as a puppy with a new toy!  I even nearly pee-peed on the rug like a puppy.

Kitty was pretty nonchalant about it but I could tell she was excited also.  Each 5th grade class held their own spelling bees and the top 3 spellers from each class went on to compete in front of the entire 5th grade. 

Kitty diligently practiced spelling words all week and felt ready to attack on the morning of the competition.

I was as nervous as a puppy who just pee-peed on the rug.

The festivities began and the audience had to remain silent so the spellers could concentrate.  I had Baby with me but thankfully she adhered to the silence requirement.  Everytime one of those kids stood up to the microphone, I had sympathy butterflies.  It was nerve-racking!

Kitty did great and earned 3rd place!  I was incredibly proud.  I was also incredibly proud that she didn't break down in tears when she was eliminated.  There were quite a few kids who had a difficult time with the defeat.  I felt for them.

It was such a fun morning and I was sad poor Mykey missed it.  He was off gallivanting in Texas for work - or to meet up with his other wife - it could go either way.

Once again my daughter brought a smile to my face.

Congratulations to Kitty!