Well here we are again, I can at least say I made it two days in a row! That is reason enough to celebrate, isn't it? The morning started bright and early. My daughter has an out of town volleyball tournament today, oh, their first game of the day should have started as I am writing - Go Amy!! Anyway, I am not with her because the scheduling gods also planned my son's opening day football game on the same day. Since my daughter is older and a driver now, she "gets" to be on her own for the day. Ugh, do I really have to get into the topic of guilt again? No, not going there today.
But here is a topic I would like to talk about though. Why is it that activities can not be spaced out evenly? Last weekend I had four over-lapping events, today I have three. Now you know, I wouldn't be complaining if they were, say, a manicure, massage, and facial. That would be a dream. Nope, they are events my kids have to attend. I know, I know, it is all my fault. I'm the one who signs them up for these things. We are forking over money left and right so they can have all the advantages. So why am I complaining? I have no idea. I don't know what else I would rather be doing. I am really proud of the two of them, I love how belonging to something greater than themselves has built up their character. My original reasoning for registering them in several activities per year was to keep them too busy to get into trouble, but let's be honest here... they are so much easier to deal with at home when they are worn out from workouts! Less fighting with each other, and so much more compliant with Mom and Dad. That, is what has been the bonus. When I think of the respectful, young people they have become, I am happy to fill my days watching and cheering them on.
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