Determination

Well I had said in a previous blog that I know where the girls get their sense of adventure from, their mom.  I now also know where Sofia gets her determination (John calls it stubborness) from, me.  Here is a little background story that I am sure other than myself, my mom and sister are the only other two people remember.  I was about 5 or 6 and I was determined to get my one turn, this is a move in twirling where you throw the baton in the air, turn around under it and then catch it.  I stayed outside one night for about 5-6 hours because I said I was not coming in until I got it.  Well I did and then I went inside.  

Sofia made a decision that she was going to get her round off back handspring, this is in gymnastics, before she turned 6.  Tonight's practice was her last chance and she was not going to leave until she got it.  Well, she DID.  I am so happy for her.  She got in the car after practice and said "I am so proud of myself mom."  I love her more everyday.

The first video clip is her getting it and sticking it and the second one is when she honks the horn.  When they learn a new move in gymnastics and they accomplish it, they get to honk the horn and then everyone in the gym watches them.  She did awesome.