The kids started Jr. Jazz bball yesterday. They both had their games at the same time, (although at the same place, so not too bad) so between the going back and forth I didn't take any pictures. But let me tell you, I had a revelation while there. It's the first game so there's always a lot of "What the heck are we doing?" going around. All the Mom's in the audience do a little "How cute!" when their uncoordinated child "bounces" the ball down the court or attempts to make a basket in the wrong hoop. The fathers? Well, let's just say they aren't saying "How cute!" They really are cringing. Why? Pride. It's like this. If I let my children go to church and he has breakfast cereal all over his face and their hair is sticking up all over the place, I feel I have neglected my motherly duty. If you're a father and your child is that child that is being "so cute" on the court, a feeling of fatherly duty takes over. Ben has a little work and agreed to be an assistant coach after the game. Fatherly duty :)
After the game we bundled the kids up and headed to Grandma Suzy and Opa's house. They generously watched the kidlets for a couple hours so Ben and I could go on a date. We went to Tepanyaki and it was SO good. Speaking of a good time, Friday night we invited a couple from our ward over for dessert and games and they are such a fun couple! I love getting to know people one on one. We have a lot in common and the kids played well together! Win-win.
Also my goal of baking our own wheat bread 100% is going great! I found an awesome recipe for sandwich bread on my good friend, Heidi's blog. It is so good! The adjustment is going well :)
Oh and the best? We have 9 am church and I LOVE it! I had a 3 hour nap this afternoon! Ben didn't wake me up. I don't remember the last time that that happened. Happy Sunday everyone!
P.S. To combat the January blues, all you have to do is be around this super duper cute couple! My littlest baby brother is getting married! The last of the bunch. They are so fun! This is a picture from New Year's...only a few more months until W-day
The cringing dads is funny. I went down to church with Samuel Saturday morning and worked with him for a while. He told me he "mostly" passed the ball correctly.
ReplyDeleteI just HATE January! But I hear what you mean about the schedule being on track! GLAD you are enjoying it. :)
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