Billy and I had a date night and went out for barbecue. It was his suggestion, which I love, and we had great conversation the whole night. It’s nice to remember that we are not our children and that there’s another relationship in there too.
Category: May 2025
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May 15
Robin had a tumbling class tonight. She and her coach were the only two people in the building. I’m not sure the gym will last until the end of summer as planned. But she was so excited that she’s getting her back tuck. If it makes her happy, it makes me happy. Plus it’s cool to watch.
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May 14
Gabby announced today that she is closing the gym after this summer. For some reason this makes me sad, as angry as I was just a few days ago. As sure as I was that another season wouldn’t be possible for her, I’m sorry for her. I wish it could have been better, for everyone.
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May 13
Finally got my car fixed today after smacking my side mirror into a mailbox a couple months ago (of course the mailbox was fine). Enjoyed another quiet night where I got to cook dinner (grilled curried shrimp and rice) and spent some time helping Robin study for her Civics final tomorrow. I also finished the last crossword puzzle in my book, which is so utterly sad. Added some new books to my Amazon wishlist that I’m confident no one looks at besides me. Someday I’ll treat myself.
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May 12
It’s so nice not having cheer practice. Got to take a shower, folded and put away laundry, cooked dinner, and got to eat it together with the family. As Christina would say, not too shabby.
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May 11
Had a really good Mother’s Day. Colleen came over with the boys for a bagel breakfast and then the girls and I went out for haircuts. They all came out great, but Christina was disappointed with her straightened hair. Lesson learned on that one. Billy and the kids gave me this really neat set of scratch-off cards for different places in Florida, each with something to do there. I’m looking forward to making our way through them. As usual, I can’t believe the weekend is already over. They go too fast.
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May 10
We went to Robin’s end of season cheer banquet today. I tried so hard to keep an open mind all year, even through the worst of the worst moments last weekend, all the way up until today. I expected more, but I left angry and disappointed. I think Robin was just relieved it was finally over. We all had lessons to learn this year. I hope we’ve all learned them.
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May 9
The kids witnessed a car crash on their way home from school today. They were crossing the street (with a walk signal) and a car turning right stopped to let them cross. The truck behind her wasn’t paying attention, though, and slammed into her. The kids scurried across the street, stood there for a second, and then came home. Christina said there was glass everywhere. I don’t know if they should have stayed on the scene or just continued on their way, but I’m glad the truck didn’t push the woman’s car into them and they made it home safe.
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May 8
My work computer received a Windows upgrade this morning that turned into a complete disaster. It literally took all day to fix. I finally managed to log on at 5:20 after spending hours with tech trying to get it working. Just in time to take Robin to tumbling.
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May 7
One of the nice things about not having cheer practice is that I get to watch Yankees games again. Only problem is, I have no idea who most of these players are! The whole team seems new. But they won tonight in 10, and it was a good game. I also made five granny squares for my table runner and did three crossword puzzles. I could get used to this.
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May 6
Today was so pleasant. Christina had dance and that was it. We ate dinner together at the kitchen table and went out for ice cream to celebrate the end of the cheer season. It’s so nice having some time to enjoy things like the backyard and Yankees games again.
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May 5
Christina showed up at the dance studio for picture day but walked out as soon as she walked in, asking to go home. We missed her scheduled picture day because we were out of town for cheer, and when we got there today, she was surrounded by little girls in matching tutus and she felt completely out of place. So we came home and did the shoot ourselves. It was her idea to shoot in her room, which just seemed kind of perfect. It’s the epitome of her. I had fun doing this with her, and I’m kind of glad we decided to come home.
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May 4
Robin hung up her cheerleading bows today and finished the season standing tall. The team hit zero this morning, but it wasn’t enough to dig them out of last place. I’m proud of the maturity she demonstrated amidst a very small segment of highly immature teammates that unfortunately ruined the season and possibly the sport for her. I don’t know what happens next other than a good night’s sleep and going out for ice cream on Tuesday. That might be enough for now.
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May 3
Today’s competition did not go much better than yesterday’s. The coach was nicer to the team after their crappy performance, but what she didn’t say, the kids did, and they all took it out on Robin. I wish I knew why it makes some people feel good to make someone else feel bad. It takes all the joy out of a sport that is genuinely cool. We have to compete again tomorrow, but this weekend has been like a giant emotional vacuum. I’m not sure what Robin will have left. I’m not certain anyone still cares.
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May 2
Today’s Summit competition was one of those days that I think everyone probably wants back. The team did horrendous. Hands down the worst performance of the season, not just at competitions, but in practices too. To add insult to injury, the coach tore the team to shreds afterwards, throwing out hurtful insults and f-bombs, taking out all her frustrations on them. It was a day to forget and yet Robin is still going to bed with a smile on her face. For this I am so proud of her.
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