I never thought I'd be one of those crazy sports moms running to and fro with kids and gear and trying to get a meal in between - I gave up my mini van before Sophie was 3 and let's just say that my hot red convertible is not a good car for toting sporting kids around - but here I am. Last night Sophie had cheer practice in Sun Prairie from 5:30 - 7:30. Nicolas had a Special Olympics basketball game from 6:00 - 7:00 pm on the East side of Madison - Sophie and I dashed out of the house at 5:00 and hit the interstate to run her to practice and I raced back to watch Nic's 1st ever basketball game. Jim was there, helping to coach and Grandma, Grandpa and Nic's teachers were there too. All too soon the clock said 7:15 pm and I raced back to Sun Prairie to get Sophie and bring her back to Culver's for some post-game custard with Nic, Jim, Grandma & Grandpa. When we got home at 8:30 pm I was ready for bed!
This was the very first game our little team of 7 athletes had ever played. We played against an adult team!! Giant men towering over Nic and his 6 female teammates! They played their hearts out and stuck it out 'til the very end - but the scoreboard was turned off after the opponents were beating us by 20 points. Nic shines on the basketball court and I can't wait to see how the season progresses.
Sophie's cheer squad had a competition in Appleton, WI last weekend - they took 1st place! Its so fun to see her confidence and tumbling grow with each competition.
I got a distressing call today from a friend who is suffering financially and its spilling over into her marriage. I could relate - it is often so easy to point and blame rather than work together I can see how the economy and financial difficulties can stress out relationships. I feel for her, I've been there and I gave her an ear for awhile and then I called Jim and asked him what he wanted for dinner. I want to show him that I appreciate his long hours in the cold weather while I sit comfy in our house and work from home.
It's still cold, at least two feet of snow on the ground - but spring is coming - it does every year!
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I'd have LOVED to see that basketball game. I'm so proud of both of your kids. Tell them that we think of them often. And, let's be honest, a minivan just is not you. Ha!
I still can't believe Sophie. She is gorgeous! I'm with Kelly-how fun would it be to be there and cheer them on! It makes me miss being there1 HEather
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