Balavikas competition -July 4th 2010

I was really really tensed. She practiced very well. But if she started crying then all efforts will be wated. I donot want to create the tension in her too. We went to the hall by 10 AM and confirmed the registration . First competition is coloring. There were about 40 kids from the age of 3 to 6 in the pre-elementary.The kids assembled in the hall. It just happened. She started crying .. My hearbeat was fast , angry , frustrated .. so many feelings. With no other option I took her outside.then Bharat hold her and told her to color. She was okey and said I am going inside and u wait outside. Happy Happy smile on my face. She went and start coloring. Luckily she got the same ganesha which she practiced at home. She wrote her name and started coloring. She did all but did not finish the dress colors . But she wasnt to give it to the person. One hour time is there. As this is her first competion , I donot want to tell her anything. She gave the paper and come out and told me amma I did a good job. I sais Yes yes... then I brought her some lunch and she did not eat much.

Then the sloka. Everybody have been given a number tag she's 14. She did a real good job. But I did feel that her voice did not come out. But otherwise it was good.

Next is story. She did very well in story too. but the same issue with the voice..,. but without stopping she did very well with the actions.

Results were announced. Though I was not expecting any prize as her participation is very important , I did feel that if she get in one then that'll give her motivation for the next year. For coloring No , for sloka No , for story yes ,, she was in the fourth place. I was happy.
She has received the trophy with the proud in her face .. we were too.
then on the way slowly I was telling the thhings she can improve. I believe this is a good start for her.