When we sent Riley off to school this morning it didn't look good. She was scared about her speech, and not in a good mood overall. I wasn't sure if she'd stick around to give the speech or go careening out of the room to hide in the sensory room down the hall.
After I dropped her off I didn't hear a thing all day. It was torture!
At 2PM I picked up Seth on one side of the building, and then we swung around to meet Riley and HT on the other side. There she was in the parking lot, holding her hands together to keep her tic in check. The arm tic means she's happy.
Seth said, "She's not crying so it must have gone all right."
When I got up to her she looked in my eyes but didn't spill it.
"Well?" I asked. "Did you give your speech?"
She smiled big.
"Yes."
We high fived, both hands.
Long pause.
"And what happened?" I asked.
"I get to be the back up," she grinned.
Six candidates. She came in third. She technically isn't in student council, but she wasn't kicked to the curb. If one of the two elected candidates does something un student counsel worthy or decides to quit, she'll be up for election. 'Til then we don't have to do a thing. Best of both worlds if you ask me.
SHE RAN FOR STUDENT COUNCIL AND GAVE A SPEECH IN FRONT OF HER CLASS.
She's happy.
I'm over the moon proud.
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Bravo, Riley girl! Lead the way, little one - we're all right here behind you!
Woohoo!! Go Riley!!
and thanks so much for posting right away, some of us were more than a little anxious on her behalf but concentrating on good vibes and Scottish tea.
Riley, you are so awesome! And Mama Michelle, we're all over the moon right along with you. :-)
Fabulous! What a girl!
I am so happy for Riley. These are huge strides for your girl.
Yayyy!!! Riley did it! What a fantastic accomplishment for Riley :-) And, I agree, currently it is the best of both worlds.
Chloe is standing behind me as I type and is just as excited as can be for Riley :-)
Hugs from Chloe and her Mom
That is very big. I am proud of her for doing this.
Heckofa kid.
But is it any wonder, considering the tree she fell from?
RILEY IS BADASS.
That's all.
BAD. ASS.
she chose to be in a very tense situation...gave her speech...nothing went awry. that is just huge, so impressive. riley just amazes me, i love how hard she fights. and this is going to be so good for her confidence, having put herself in that position, achieved a positive result.
congratulations to her...and i hope your heart rate has returned to normal. whew.
And I am crying happy little tears for her! AWESOME!
:)
Great job, Riley! Congratulations! I'm so proud of her, Michelle :) I can't imagine how you must feel!
Tears of joy here. Would write more but must go give Big Thanks.
WoooHoooo, Riley. Woooo the hell Hoooo.
YES!!! *dancing*
The best. So good. Yay, Riley! And yay, Michelle for living through the torture of the day!
Woo HOOOOO!!!!!!! Happy happy joy joy!
So I can breathe now? AWESOME job, Riley (and the 'rents)!
!!!!!
ON HER OWN, mama!
Drama is right.
Bad.Ass.
I'm over that same moon with you.
over the moon proud YES YES!! that's fantastic!!!!
She is satisfied!
:-))))))))))
Wonderful! Yay! So happy it went well!
that's fantastic! you couldnt have paid, bribed, or beat me into giving a speech at that age (and im still not thrilled about it). thats really impressive :)
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