It's O-over

Robotics.

Finally.

It's over.

We had our invitational championships on Saturday and it was a BLAST of a twelve hour day. I'm not being sarcastic. Yes, the day was so very long, but this time, compared to the regionals qualifier, the team was able to play outside any time they were waiting between practicing and judging. Made things so much more relaxing for us coaches even when the parents weren't allowed in the team area with us, and let the kids get out all their energy all day.

The kids had a dance party (SO cute) before the closing ceremonies and all got medals.

We walked away fully satisfied we'd put our hearts into it, a little sad we didn't get a recognition this time like we had when we walked away with first place core values last time, and so very relieved we get a little break. Well, the coach, I, and most of the team.

Justinbustin could keep going and going, which makes me laugh. He was the only one who wanted to meet every day (we didn't - we were going on burn out enough) leading up to the tournament, and I'm pretty sure the only one who wants to meet every week now that it's over.

We'll meet once more this week to take inventory, then celebrate on Sunday.

And it's over.

For this year.

Yes, I signed up next year. Actually, I sort of got signed up for next year by way of default again.

At least we'll sort of know what we're doing this time. Smile.

Sidenote: Brando, after telling me he threw out the cream cheese from the tournament 'cause it sat out too long, shouts from the shower, "If it makes you feel any better, every day I'm shuffling."