Makes me Smile

Thursday night we attended Daniel's Cross Country Team Banquet.

I'm not gonna lie i openly loathe going! We go to these sorts of events a few times a year and i am expected to sit in the front row keeping my children perfectly behaved as everyone stares at us but no one actually talks to us because we are the coaches family, and frankly I'm pretty shy.

But i was pleasantly suprised this year to actually find a few things to smile about:

1. My kids were dressed in their finest and their hair was need i say...perfect! Everyone couldn't help ooohing and aweing over what darling children i had! I was too stressed to take any pictures that night so you'll just have to take my word for it. Would a mother lie?

2. I somehow managed to squeeze (definately for the last time) in my little black dress, and actually had time to blow dry my hair. So I looked pretty hot if i do say so myself.

3. My kids somehow managed not to spill a single ounce of food on their formal-dry-clean-only-clothes.

4. My kids did not have a single out burst or shed a single tear, or take off their diaper in front of 50 people and have me stash it in my purse while i escort her to the bathroom and block everyone's view of the award ceremony, or stick their hands down some poor lady's 5 inch clevage to get to a cross necklace (all of which have happened previously...you see where i get the loathing?)

5. My hubby was actually funny during the 3 hour presentation. And the booster club got some amazing photos of him with the team that made me not only realize what a talented and dedicated coach my hubby is but also what a hottie i married:)

6. I was so proud to hear the athletes tell of times when "Coach" encouraged them to keep going, or helped them improve, and especially to hear the senior boys (whom i happen to know can be little devils and have seriously given Daniel HELL over the last few years) presented a slideshow telling everyone how much they looked up to Coach and that he was their hero.

7. Ah yes and in case you're wondering...the other thing that made me smile was the gorgeous roses the team gave ME! Hooray for coaches wives!!! I am usually far too practical to ask Daniel to buy me roses since its kinda a waste of money, as they die. But everytime i walk pass them i can't help but smile.

Perhaps being the supportive wife on display has its occasional benefits afterall.