Well, not really on 34^th Street, but a miracle nonetheless.  Isabelle Rose, my bug-girl extraordinaire, lover of all things fury and/or creepy-crawly, signed up for cheerleading this past weekend.  What’s up with that?!  Don’t ask me, I haven’t a clue.  As you might remember she cheered for 1 year in 3^rd grade.  That was the year I got back into coaching and coached her team.  She spent most of her time climbing trees, digging in the dirt, catching bugs and then scaring the other girls with them.  I know, I know, she’s special like that.  J  Anyway, my little darling of a cheerleader (and I use the term lightly) determined that she “hated” the sport (a word not even allowed out of my children’s mouths!) and never wanted to do it again.  So what’s with the change of heart this year?  Again, I’m not sure.  It’s not because she loves the sport or even likes it, because she doesn’t.  I’m thinking it might be because she’s started running around with some new girls at her school and some of those girls are cheering.  Whatever the reason, I was happy to oblige her request.  She knows that once she signs up for something she will see it through to the end regardless if she loves it or “hates” it.  This should be interesting…  I will be coaching her team again this year.  This will be my 4^th year coaching this particular group of girls.  Wish me luck!

Speaking of my cheerleaders, in the wonderful world of facebook, I have recently been reconnected with many of the girls I coached years and years ago.  Along with my bestie, Renee, I coached a group of girls for several years from about the time they were 10-13 years old.  In all of my coaching experience this was one of my favorite groups of girls ever.  Parents too!  Just awesome.  We had some incredible experiences with this group and while we kept in touch with several of them over the years, eventually we pretty much lost contact.  Until technology stepped in…  Thank you, facebook!  We have been reunited!!  Holy cow, these “little girls” of ours are now all grown up.  Unbelievably so!  They’re beautiful.  And smart.  And successful.  Some are now engaged.  Some are already married!  Some went on to cheer in college.  Most have already graduated college.  One is going for her Phd.  One is traveling the world…!  It’s amazing.  Especially to hear them remark how much they loved cheering for Renee and I and that we were the best coaches they ever had.  Sweet.  Coaching is a beautiful thing when you know you have something to contribute to the sport.  Helping to mold an athlete is a glorious thing.  Watching these girls grow up into happy, healthy, successful adults and knowing that we helped influence the person they are today…priceless.  We’re planning a reunion sometime this summer with them.  I can’t wait!!

Beach trip in 2 days.  Yay!!  I’m looking forward to it, but I have a bit of…oh I don’t know, I’m just feeling a little funky about it.  Ridiculous, I know.  Who in their right mind feels “funky” about going to the beach?!  I need my head examined… 

Went to therapy today.  I mean I had girls lunch today with my triangle girls!  Good therapy session.  I mean lunch!  The girls are helping me through the “funkiness” spoken about above, putting me on the path of non-funk.  I’m sure I’ll get there soon…it’ll just take a little bit of time.  Isn’t life all about getting to the other side only to be faced with another mountain to climb?  I don’t so much mind the climb as long as I don’t encounter dumb-f*cks along the way.  And I will gladly face that next mountain.  Just as soon as I dust this one first…  Wish me luck. J

Before signing off I’d like to make an announcement….  I am going to be a bridesmaid!!!  I know, that announcement sucks.  I have a much better one to make…  My beautiful friend Renee just got engaged to the most amazing man.  She will be married sometime later this summer or fall in a quaint ceremony on the beach…  I am happy for her beyond words.  She’s one of the most deserving women I know and her future hubby is very lucky to have her ~ as she is to have him.  They’re a match.  Each other’s puzzle pieces.  Peanut butter, meet jelly.  Yes, that kind of a match.  My heart has been smiling since I heard the news and will continue to do so until the moment she becomes his Mrs.  Congratulations, Nay!  I’m so happy for you, words could never convey.  Love you lots and I’m totally looking forward to planning this baby!  Owwwwwwwww!!!  [insert rock-star hands here]  Triangle girls ~ ACTIVATE!  /\

Until next time, these are the days of my life. 

Be great!