It's been a long cold winter and we have been pretty busy. The boys are growing SO fast and I am having a hard time keeping up with them. Our latest adventure is snowboarding. They have taken 2 lessons and are learning very quickly. We are all going back this Sunday and even I am going to take lessons!
Chris' team played their first pre-season game against Hillcrest and it ended up in a tie, 14-14. The boys did really well and got their first taste of how important teamwork is. Chris is #42 and plays wide receiver on offense and cornerback on defense. They ran Chris' favorite reverse play on offense and he gained 8 yards for a first down right before the game was over. Unfortunately, the next play didn't go very well for the offense and time ran out. We are all excited for their first game of the season next Saturday!
I took Michael golfing on Friday at Mick Riley. We golfed nine holes and had a really good time. After our poor performance on the first hole we decided not to take score but just have fun. He did really well and although we didn't keep score, we kept up with the guys in front of us. He was really excited and can't wait to go again. I, on the other hand, need a little more instruction before I attempt it again. Yes, it is the sport that makes grown men cry.... (and women)
Chris had his first scrimmage against Olympus on Thursday and his team didn't do very well. They have a lot to learn before their next one that is against a different Olympus team in a few days. Chris is playing halfback and did a pretty good job. Practices are going to be brutal this week.
Am I really ready for this? Football has started for Christopher. They practice five times a week for two hours each time. He is pretty gung ho about it so far, (he's only had two practices) and tonight after he ran for what seemed like days, we were walking to the car and he said to me, "Thanks mom for giving me the opportunity to play football." I was stunned and even got a little teary for a minute. I thought it was so sweet! (Ok, ten bucks says the coach told the whole team to tell that to their parents tonight...) He went on to say, "I hope that when I grow up and I play baseball and football they will both fit into my schedule. I just don't know how I could choose." I told him that many kids play both sports all the way through high school and do just fine. He then said, "No mom! When I go pro!" The kid has some crazy ambitions for just the second day. We will see how much he still likes it after they start practicing with their pads tomorrow night.
