I love Lord of Chaos as a job title!
Thanks for sharing your experience with your twins, FigureSpins! It would be great if there are enough competitors that they are in different groups. I didn't even think of that possibility. That would make a big difference, I'm sure! I really have not much idea of what to expect. We went to a competition at this rink when they were 4, to watch a friend, but they weren't skating at the time so I can't sayi absorbed much.
We have talked many times about competing against each other, and they say they're all cool with it. But they're 8, and though they're incredibly close and can be so caring and kind to one another, each them is always very cognizant of how she has been "wronged" by her sister. So I'm anxious! Will definitely plan some celebratory meal for afterwards. I can't believe I didn't think of that before! Flowers, too, I suppose?