Monthly Archives: July, 2012
Where do you buy a tractor tire ?
Ryan Lochte’s ears must be burning all the time because we seem to be talking about him every second at my house. I am sure we are alone in that! I love the Olympics, the athletes are all so amazing. I don’t mind that my girls all look up to them and are all mesmerized …
Medal and Ribbons and Trophies – oh my
I actually hate ribbons and trophies, especially when they are based solely on participation. They become meaningless and tend to take up a lot of space. This weekend my girls earned lots of ribbons, trophies and medals. Some hard-fought victories and yes a few meaningless ones along the way. There are a few I am …
The week in review
Grace swam Junior Olympics trials and finals Thursday, Friday and Sunday. She finaled in 200, 100 and 50 back. She blew her 100 free race and didn’t make finals or the zone time in that. She shed a few tears. She also swam four relays, earning a 2nd and a 3rd place medal. Saturday she swam divisionals, one first, three …
Five Day Bender
Wednesday night most of our team was breathing a sigh of relief that swimming was over. This is what our schedule looks like: Wednesdy – Superstar Meet (events not being swam at Divisionals) Summer Team Thursday – Junior Olympics Long Course Trials and Finals Club Team Friday – Junior Olympics Long Course Trials and Finals …
It was bound to happen
Grace’s club team practices in the summer. They have 8 different practices at three area pools. As you know I hate carpooling. All bets are off when practice is at 5:30 AM and I am more than happy to carpool if someone else will take them! Yesterday I went to pick up my crew. I …
The triple win
Saturday was our final meet of the season, this Saturday is divisional. We have lost every single meet. Despite all the losses, my kids have swam very well and have more than exceeded my expectations for the summer. According to the virtual meet, this meet would be no exception – we were to lose. Only difference, …
Proud moment #52
Coaches Long Course proved to be an amazing night for Grace. She had not qualified for this meet in the past, this was a first. Most kids at 12 are a little nervous walking into a big meet like this. Not Grace – she was one cool customer. She was perfectly fine being dropped off …
Lucky 13?
Grace had several goals going into the beginning of this year. Her primary goal was to qualify for zones. All of the other goals were little stepping-stones on the path to Richmond in August. She stepped on some. She kicked the shit out of others. Some she skipped right over. This has been a great …
Like mother, like daughter
I talk often about my trusty iPhone. I could not be a swim mom without it. I definitely am addicted to my deck pass app – if you don’t have it, why not? I also love that I can shop, blog, Facebook, shop, shop, and email during meets. And my favorite thing to do is find …
Week 4 Goal
We swim five consecutive Saturday meets and the sixth week is divisionals. My girls all swim year round so we usually see their best times the first two weeks and then things don’t really change too much. The first couple of weeks are really fun. There is usually a slight nip in the air, pleasant …
