Have a look at an old Christmas picture of us while I try to get Young Lorrie back in her cage. Today is the Spelling Smackdown/Awards Ceremony at the girls' school.Last year Madeleine took the spelling trophy. This year she's up for a trophy with a REAL DIAMOND on it. (according to her, and I have no reason to doubt her veracity). She's nervous.
We were walking around the neighborhood last night and Madeleine confided in me about her nerves.
Young Lorrie wanted to say (before I arm wrestled her into a headlock) Well, you should be! You have to BRING HONOR TO US ALL, like in Mulan. Remember your mother, as a second grader, just like you, competed in a spelling bee that included 1-5 grade at Durham Academy and went down on "electrician." Lost to a third grader. Beat everyone else in the school though. BOOYAH! I've been waiting 40 years for the next generation to carry the torch. Otherwise, there's really no pressure.
Mommy Lorrie said, "You just do your best and we'll be proud of you no matter what."
Madeleine then confided that she was worried about Sydnee. She was worried that if she took the trophy that Sydnee's mom would be upset.
I don't even want to tell you what Young Lorrie wanted to say about Sydnee's mother's concerns. It would be....ugly.
Mommy Lorrie said, "You just do your best and we'll be proud of you no matter what."
Young Lorrie then made sure that Madeleine knew how to spell "electrician."
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I guess poor little "Sydnee" (Christ it took me 3 TIMES to spell that right) didn't get her mama's spelling genes.
Surely you don't believe in electricians. Little men in green hats who make wishes come true?!
Your daughter is fantastic. Good for her.
But the dog? Fabulous. He needs his own calender.
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