So we had our big semi annual meet this past weekend, and it has taken me until now to recover from it. It was a busy 3 days.
Devon did fantastic. He swam 6 individual events and 2 relays. He qualified for finals in 5 of the 6. The last one he was disqualified for a false start. His knee wobbled right before the gun. He was really dissappointed, as it was the 100 yard Freestyle, one of his best and favorite events. But regardless, he finished in 13th place overall! We figured he would have finished around 8-9th if he hadn't been dq'd. He wasn't happy with all of his swims, but he has another big meet Dec 7-9, where he will be swimming the exact same races, and will try even harder.
Marisa did well too! She also swam 6 individual and 2 relays. While she didn't qualify for any finals, as there are sooooooo man girls, and her times are not that fast, she did get 4 personal best times, which is great!
I worked my butt off all weekend, and then on Monday night I spent 3 1/2 hours helping to distribute wreaths from our team fundraiser.
I'm really looking forward to a nice long weekend. Hopefully Don doesn't screw it up for us. He has been sober this time for about 8-9 days, so hoping he continues. Seems weekends at home without a lot to do cause him issues.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
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This is a hard time of year to keep sober, stay on a diet, etc. Good luck this holiday season! *smooch*
Yay for the kiddos!
I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers for a happy, uneventful holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
Great job on the swim meet! It sounds like Devon and Marisa really enjoy swimming and like they're really improving and having fun with it. I know it's a lot of running around for you but it's wonderful that they are doing so well with it.
Puffy is right, this is a hard season. I hope Don gets support when he needs it and that YOU take care of yourself, too!
Hope you all had a good weekend.
Not sure if I've told you before, but....I know how hard the life you are living is. *giant hugs to you and the kids* You are a strong, brave woman.
Well, it was an up and down weekend. Of course, he drank. But after I yelled at him about it on Thursday, he stayed sober on Friday while we went up north to visit his dad, and then when we came home late Sat it started again. *sigh*
The good news, I got mad, but I don't really care. I told him I wouldn't divorce him, because frankly it would not be in my best interests to do so.
Just reminds me once again that I really can't rely on him, that I am mostly a single parent right now. I just have to keep remembering that.
One sad note, when we were at the hotel, swimming in the pool, the kids totally flocked around me, playing with me, which is completely different from the past. I wonder if Don noticed it.
No momma, you hadn't told me that.
Thanks, and {hugs} back to you!
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