It's time consuming, it's stressful, the list is longer than the Great Wall of China, and you start randomly spelling words during regular conversation because your brain is zonked.
We were relieved when finally the big day arrived. It was Michael's turn to be the sweaty parent in the audience. He dutifully geeked out and printed a custom sticker for the event.
I thought staying home would be less stressful, but it certainly was not. I nervously waited for updates from Mykey and STILL sweated through my shirt.
Anxious much?
Well, Sissy didn't win but she did great regardless. The 2 finalists were kids with parents from India. They went nearly 50 rounds! When I asked Sissy if she was disappointed that she didn't win she replied, "Nah, when I saw the Indian kids sitting there, I knew I wouldn't win."
It's not racist, it's a compliment. They really were amazing spellers.
It was a long day for Sissy. Once she was eliminated and went to sit with Michael in the audience, she immediately fell asleep. Poor little lamb and all that adrenaline.
We celebrated with balloons and a trip to Barnes and Noble a few days later to spend the gift card she received for being in the spelling bee. It went towards a compilation of Lord of the Rings books. Money well spent.
Sissy had her name in the local newspaper and will soon be attending a school board meeting to be recognized there. What an achievement.
I'm incredibly p-r-o-u-d!
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