My daughter skated her first 3 events (out of 5) in a matter of an hour and a half. Then it was time to get Gabriel ready for his first event. I gave him his medicine in the everlasting popular cinnamon applesauce (his now favorite), and then got him dressed in his choo choo conductor outfit. He was skating against himself this time, but I didn't tell him. I wanted him to feel he did this huge accomplishment to get the 1st place medal. This would be his first one ever and every competition, if it's not first place, he considers himself a loser, no matter what I say.
So he got dressed, got skates on, and was the cutest rolling skating train conductor I've ever seen. He warmed up with the girls in the same age level. When they called him name to skate, he quickly went out there, and set up for his routine. He did GREAT! Compared to his last meet in August, he remembered almost his whole routine. He had to look at the coach for reminders, but he didn't yell or say anything, and actually did the items that he was told to do. He truly deserved his first gold medal!
After he skated, he had about 2 hours until his next event. He used it by playing nicely with other kids playing video games and such. I used to have to chase him, and be worried he would hurt the other kids. This time was nice. I could relax and not one kid came to me saying that he was kicking them, or whatever. What a relief!
Gabriel was really good for his pairs event as well! It was just him and his partner, with his partner's sister and partner. Gabriel is 5, his partner is 4. yes, they do lifts etc. They did fantastic! Between the 2 of them, they remembered their routine and had no fighting! It was great to watch! I love seeing the new Gabriel emerge! It's still the same Gabriel, just toned down. Exactly the results I was wanting! They ended up in 2nd place, as expected (they are still pretty new and young compared to the other team).
After the competition, we then headed to downtown Cleveland for the circus! We were a little early, so we decided to eat dinner first. We stopped at this cute restaurant called the Tilted Kilt. Looked quaint. I'm Scottish, so why not? WELL....we walk in, and it's like a Scottish version of Hooters. Short shirts, bare midriffs, and boobs pushed up into their chins. Let me tell you, my 5 yr old was more than pleased! He kept saying "Mommy, their bellies are hanging out!" Yes, yes they are. Ha ha! I wanted so bad to take his picture with the waitress, who was oh so nice to us (probably tired of all the men drooling over her lack of clothes), but I was too embarrassed to ask for a picture. (Side note: the food was actually very good, and the service was great)
Then off to the circus. Man, what a great family trip. Gabriel was on his best behavior. Had a few little tifts about having to wait to get in the doors, and wanting to go look at souvenirs, but he was manageable, and redirectable. A total change from 2 weeks ago! He sat through all 2.5 hours of the circus without incident! Highlight of his trip was the snowcone in the elephant mug!
What a great day! I hate to say it, but because of this medicine, I have a loveable little boy and our family time is so less stressful!
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