Annnnnnnd we're off

So I work at a church, and more specifically, I work in the music department of a mega-church. Which means that my blogging has been severely neglected this last couple weeks due to rehearsals, rehearsals, rehearsals, and services, services, services. But hold tight...because this week? Practices begin.

I believe there are three. Katy is still over-the-moon excited, which = awesome. I am still waiting around, trying to figure out when I am going to figure it all out. I mean, I'm a pretty intelligent human being in the real world (which I'm starting to learn is not necessarily the same as the Cheer World), but I have to admit that I'm pretty clueless about this whole cheer business. Tryouts were bad enough...I stressed about whether I was supposed to buy bloomers or biker shorts. Bow or ribbon? If I buy the wrong thing, does she get kicked off? I almost directed her ride home to pick her up from the back on try-out day (disqualifiable offense) and blew all her chances. I am learning that a big part of being a Cheer Mom is following instructions. I can do that.

This week, we start tumbling and stunting. I hear that they have already changed practice times and that it is not all that unusual for that kind of change to happen frequently. My black calendar and I are a little nervous.

Next week, we have parent meeting (a.k.a. - "the financials") and uniform garage sale night. Being me, I have already called the school to see which uniforms we are to buy. Should I bring cash or do I write them a check? Are the tables organized by grade level or dance/cheer team? Apparently all my questions will be answered that night at the meeting. Thirty minutes before the free for all begins. I have visions of girls and moms knocking each other out of the way in the effort to try to save a few dollars by not ordering new. I mean, there were only twelve girls last year and twelve coming up...surely there is going to be some stiff competition out there. You know what this reminds me of? Buying used books for college. You feel like you're getting this great deal by buying used, but really you are only saving like 25% and still feel the pain in your bank account. I better get more mileage from these uniforms than I did those books...I did glean this handy piece of advice - "don't let the seniors scam you into buying all their stuff - they're just trying to earn money for college." Um, excuse me? I still don't know what the freshmen uniforms look like!! How will I even know?

I am so getting scammed.

Current mood: exhausted, but excited to find out what this week will hold