Spelling Bees

Well, I'm not going to lie, I hate spelling bees. They are too scary. But, Mallory and Carter both had them this week, so I had to go. Michael also went to support me as much as the kids. There is just something about seeing your child up there, nervous to the point of passing out, trying their best and you are on pins and needles in your seat. You hope that your kid gets the word but tear up as other kids get out. There is no way to feel good in this event! I teared up both days for the kids that got out quickly or went far, then messed up their word, then cried once they reached their parents or as they reached their seat down in the audience with their class (the crying happened with Carter's group since they were younger.) I'm tearing up just writing this! Both Mallory and Carter did well--they both ended up on the front row by getting two or three words correctly. They both handled it well and were good sports when they got out. Of course I wanted to run up there and hug them as they left the stage and whisper in their ear that I know they are awesome and smart and they were brave. But, I didn't in order not to humiliate them further. Good job guys. But please don't try out next year, Thanks.

Mallory, in her field day clothes, spelling her first word:

Carter, before the spelling bee with the "deer in the headlights" nervous look.

Spelling his 2nd word: