Wrestling, Big Girl Beds & Birthdays....lots to tell

It's been a few weeks since my last post and lots has happened!

First of all, Tucker had his last wrestling meet...the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) Championships. We went into the match with high hopes that he might win, but that wasn't to be. He lost in the semi-finals and ultimately came in third place out of (16) teams. It was a tough loss for him, but also a life lesson.

Warming up before the match.....

Tucker lost to a very good wrestling in the semi's. After giving him some time to settle down, we had a long conversation. He was so very disappointment, not so much mad, just disappointed. I'm such a "no-nonsense kind of person" that I had to stand there and tell him through his tears (and mine) that the other kid was just better than he was. I took the opportunity to tell him that he needs to start training/conditioning a whole lot more than he currently does (which is only during wrestling season). The boys that are winning, condition year round. I just wanted to hug him and tell him that he deserved to win and that he got ripped off, but that wasn't the case this time. No matter how old they are, you just hate to see them hurting.

It took him some time and he recovered just fine. He won the next two matches and ultimately came in third place. This is the photo of the 1-6 place wrestlers in his weight class.

Tucker ended his regular season with 21 wins and 4 losses. That's a pretty impressive record for someone that has only been wrestling two years! Last year his record was 11 - 4 and he wrestled on the "B" team. He has improved tremendously!

We have decided (at his coach's encouragement) to enter him in the District Wrestling Meet. We know he won't place to go to state (you have to be in the top 4), but we do know it will be a good experience for him. We are calling it "Wrestling Camp" ~ our expectation is that he is learning new stuff from kids from other school districts. I'll keep you posted.

Elise turned (3) yesterday! It's hard to believe isn't it???? So, this week, I finally made her crib into a toddler daybed. She just loves it! She also stays in it....no wandering around the house when I put her down. She did get out of bed a few times the first few days, but now she just sleeps. Nap times are becoming few and far between. She still desperately needs one, but fights them on some days. Depending on her mood, I let her skip them, other times, I make her sleep.

Napping in her "Big Girl" Bed.

We had a very small birthday celebration for Elise for her birthday. Her playmates (and neighbors), Greyson and Tia Bella came over for pizza and cake. It was very relaxed and just enough to not over whelm any of us.

"Attention Everyone...It's my birthday!"
Tia Bella helping unwrap the Pink Guitar.

Today we are just chillin' out. Elise has a mild temp and her Baba is in bed sick...UGH! It will be a peaceful day at the Wells Ranch. I'm rather looking forward to it.

It's about 14 degrees in Cincy....colder than that with the wind chill. I don't think I'll be leaving the house anytime soon!

Blessings,

Kim