"Everything is bigger in Texas." "Go big or go home." Yeah, that's what I was left saying and thinking the night of our first cheer mom meeting! I really had no idea what I was in for since I was not involved in anything in junior high or high school. I left the meeting with my jaw on the floor and a 5 gallon paint bucket in my hand... along with... a cow bell, two very large bows, a practice uniform, a cheer uniform on the way, white shoes to get, AND ...DID THEY REALLY SAY THAT A 6 YEAR OLD FOOTBALL PLAYER WOULD BE GIVING MY 6 YEAR OLD LITTLE GIRL A HOMECOMING MUM??!! DID THEY ALSO REALLY SAY THAT THE GIRLS GET TO WEAR THEIR CHEER UNIFORMS TO SCHOOL ON FRIDAYS DURING FOOTBALL SEASON??!! Did I mention that I did not speak to boys in high school until about halfway through my senior year either? Yes, I mean, No I did not because I was scared to death of them and super shy! And NO I never went to homecoming OR got a mum!!! I can't believe I am admitting that! And let's face it, who DIDN'T want to be a cheerleader! DARN IT! I did not want to be the mom who lived vicariously through her children, but how can I not!!! (haha) The only difference is that Lily is 6 YEARS OLD!!!! Chris and I have had many laughs over this, as have my mom, dad, brother, sister - in - law, best friend, and cousin. Yes, thank you all for your support! :) So after I finally lifted my jaw off the floor a couple of days later and stopped staring at the paint bucket wondering what I was going to do with it, I made a trip to Hobby Lobby. I sat on the kitchen floor with all of my ribbons, rhinestones, stickers, hot glue gun and scissors. My crafty side had emerged after 6 years of being somewhat dormant. And boy was it fun!!! The more bling and ribbons I added the more excited Lily and I got! I was called "the coolest mom," the "craftiest mom," "the best mom ever!" So... no more cheerleader envy, I'm "The Best Mom Ever" in Lily's eyes....at least for that moment anyway (haha) And Chris can't keep me out of Hobby Lobby!!! I failed to mention that all of this is for the love of 7, count them SEVEN, kindergarten flag football games! Breathe in- Breath out...Best Mom Ever...Best Mom Ever--- cha-ching $$$ :)
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