In the ZONE.

Madison is loving absolutely everything about being here in North Dakota for Zones Everything.  She loves hanging out on deck, she loves meeting the other swimmers, she loves having new coaches for different warm ups and drills, she loves that she placed yesterday with her relay team, and loves that she was put on another relay today.   She loves that she wore her friend's fast suit that goes to her knees yesterday, and loves that she's wearing her own, regular style fast suit today.  She's had such a great attitude when she thought she missed placing in her 100 back by one spot.  She has been great about staying with the (fantastic) friend of her auntie when her friends are staying at hotels.  She loved going to church with me this morning, admitting how much she misses her sisters, but how calm church is without them (ha!). She has had a permanent grin this whole weekend, and I have absolutely loved hanging with my daughter one on one like this.  She's in the pool for her last warm up of the meet, and my heart is full watching her.  

Comments

Christi said…
LOVE it!! so happy for you and Madison to have such a wonderful experience TOGETHER.
August 10, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Anonymous said…
great interview, ladies!!! madison, **congrats** on your great showing at zones!!! i'm so glad you guys had such a great time...
August 10, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Jen B. said…
SHe is a mini-YOU! What a cute, cute gal!
August 13, 2009 at 12:07 AM
The Lunds said…
This is great! I want a list of close meets so I can bring the girls. Congrats to Madison! I can't wait to tell the girls.

Love,
Margo
August 13, 2009 at 1:36 AM
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