Emily has been taking more of an interest in after school programs lately, she's had some interest in cheer and music programs and on Tuesday of this week she tried out for a music group. Emily's wiring is pretty shy and timid but she pulled together the determination to practice and the courage to perform in front of those who would judge her performance. That alone is reason to be proud. But today she topped that when the results came through and she was not selected. Typically, she is easily upset when things don't go as she hope they will. But at dinner this evening she said with a smile that she didn't make it.
"You wouldn't be smiling if you didn't make it. You're joking," I said.
"No I really didn't make it."
"Then why the smile?"
"There will be another chance to do that later on," she said.
Alicia and I were both shocked at this level of mature thinking from her. Not that it's out of character for her, she just hasn't gotten to that stage of emotional development yet. We're very impressed with her.
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