Awards

I try not to push my kids too much.  I tell myself that things like awards and recognition really don't matter.  And they really don't.  It's just that when your kid gets an award, it feels like it really matters!  :)

Both of my girls were recognized at their school talent show for the awards they won in the PTA Reflections contest.

Bronwyn's DANCE won a Maple Grove award and a Regional Award.

Magdalen's STORY won a Maple Grove, Regional, and State Award.

Here they are getting their swag.  :)

When I picked the girls up from school, Bronwyn was a little bummed that Magdalen's project won state, and that Magdalen received a medallion, and Bronwyn didn't.  So I took Magsy aside before letting her in the van to explain that I was so super excited and proud of her, but that Bronwyn was feeling a little down, so I wasn't going to talk much about it in front of Bronwyn.  Well... as soon as we get into the van Magsy says to Bronwyn "Mom says you feel bad that you didn't get a medal".  

Well that backfired.

Magsy then proceeded to remind Bronwyn that she has lots of medals from Relay for Life, and that living through a brain tumor is a bigger deal than winning an award.

Neat perspective.  :)