Why has updating this blog turned into such a struggle?  My mind is oh so willing, yes, but…

So let me take advantage of this moment, when I actually managed to get to my “add new post” page before the moment passes me by yet again.

Last Saturday, hubby and I were at our stage parenting best. :) The Little Munchkin Princess was invited to a birthday party where she did an hour of bowling (her 2nd time to bowl) with her classmates and another hour of rock climbing.

It was Abby’s first time to rock climb.  She had a chance to give it a try some time last year but it turned out that she can’t just yet because she has yet to turn 5.  Now that she is 5, she has the “license” to finally go for it…and she did!

Hubby helped Abby during the first few tries.  The thing is, Abby loved the rappelling part so much that after climbing up to a certain height, she’d just rappel right back down.

We had no doubt, however, that she can reach the top of the wall and ring that bell!  So what’s a mother like me to do?  The most natural thing, of course! I offered her a prize! :P  Oh come on, what’s a little motivation, right?!  And as soon as she heard the word “prize” there was just no stopping her.  She reached the top to ring the bell!  Twice!  Ehem, ehem!

It was a proud mommy and daddy moment, I tell you!  Abby had more than enough encouragement, what with hubby and me yelling “You’re doing great!”, “Almost there!” and “Good job, Abby!”

“That was easy!”…Abby’s words after her second triumph.  Well, the cockiness needs a little working on. ;)

Here’s a 30-second video slideshow to remember the day…

Go, girl!  Never stop believing in yourself! :D