They're Playin' BASKETBALL...

The Boy has decided to try basketball. He has never played before, so we knew it'd be a different experience for him. He's a good athlete, though, so we figured he'd pick it up pretty quickly. The middle school team has 15 uniforms; however, 19 boys came out for the team! Rather than cut the younger/less experienced kids, the coach decided to rotate them in and out; they won't all wear uniforms every game.

Last night was the first game. It was an away game (about 45 min away). The Boy was not one to dress out, but he maintained a great attitude. He also looked really sharp in his khakis and button-down shirt!

The girls' game was first. They played well, but did not win. The boys, however, did win. I hate to say I don't remember the final score, but I don't. I believe it was 29 - 25 or something like that. It was a pretty good game.

The next game is a home game. I hope to get pix of The Boy at least warming up!

Sports Day

Yesterday was a sports-filled day at our home. We started early in the morning with a drive to The Girl's gymnastics meet. It was her third meet of the season. She did pretty well, too; however, she was not pleased with herself. Her first event was bars, on which she scored an 8.300. Next came beam, on which she scored an 8.575. On floor, she had one pretty big "error" or deduction and scored an 8.350. She finished up on vault, where she scored an 8.850. Her All-Around was a 34.075, which is her highest AA to date.

After the meet, we rushed home to eat and change before heading out again. My best friend from high school was in town to run a mini-marathon. We picked her up after the meet (and the run) and, after lunch, headed to the field for The Boy's final football game of the season. The game did not go too well and The Boy's team lost. It was sad because, as I said, it was the last game. Next year, we are hoping for a better season.

I will try to post some pix later.

WINNERS!!

Two posts in two days! Wow...what's the world coming to?!

Last night, The Boy had a football game. Normally, they play Saturdays but since we had such a rainy October, some of the games were rained out. Not all of them will be able to be made up, but some will, and one was last night.

It was a home game, which was a lot of fun. At first it didn't look good - the other team appeared to be pretty big. But our boys showed them who was boss. The game opened with our boys scoring a touchdown. Shortly thereafter, the other team answered with a touchdown of their own. Maybe that was what the boys needed to egg them on...or maybe it was that one of their bigger players, who had been out with an injury almost all season, was finally back! They proceeded to score twenty more unanswered points! Apparently, that pissed off the other team, because they answered with two touchdowns of their own. We were pretty worried at that point, but our boys were able to stop the other team and hold them off for a 26 - 20 victory; their first this season.

We're very proud of the team. The Boy played really well and had some spectacular tackles.

It's so much more fun to cheer for the winning team!! There is one game left. Maybe we can win again...after all, it is another home game...!

WHAT a week!!!

Well, it's been a pretty busy week in our home and I don't see signs of anything slowing, which is unfortunate, but what can ya do?!

I started my new job last Monday, so I've been trying to get organized and settled with that. This week has been better so far, but there is much to learn.

Friday afternoon, The Boy came home upset. His girlfriend told him she no longer wanted to be his girlfriend. That hurt him pretty badly. We talked a lot this weekend (he and I, her parents and us, him and her parents...every combination possible...) and all is well again. They are no longer a couple, but they are still friends, which is what we all wanted to see. We are good friends with her parents, so it'd have been really awkward if they could not get along!

Saturday was busy as well; the kids' school held their annual fall festival and I worked a good part of the morning there. The Boy's football game for the afternoon had been cancelled, which was good, because that left more time to prep for the Halloween festivities. The Girl went trick-or-treating (dressed as a devil) and The Boy stayed home and handed out candy. After we finished trick-or-treating, we went to the neighbor's house for a party.

Sunday morning, it was off to Sunday School, followed by a trip to the mall and a belated birthday luncheon for The Girl. My parents were in town for the weekend, so we had a late celebration.

As I said, a whole lot of busy and no break in the near future. Keeps us on our toes, though!

Happy Birthday to The Girl

Today is The Girl's birthday. She's 11. Oh. My. God. How in the hell did that happen? When did it happen?!

I'm blown away by the amazing person she has become. She annoys the holy hell out of me a lot of the time, but she's a great kid. She's smart, athletic, funny, and strong. She's very independent - a trait I'm not overly fond of most of the time, but will relish later. Much later.

Right now, she's emotional. It drives us crazy and pisses her off. When she gets into a tizzy about something, we can't help but laugh. That pisses her off even more. Then, I annoy her. On purpose. C'mon - don't even pretend you don't do it too! It's fun! The Husband is far nicer than I; he tries not to push her buttons. He's a good guy.

So far this year, the birthday has included lunch at the American Girl Place in New York City (along with a doll and a whole lot of clothes), a small Vera Bradley purse, and two "birthday dinners" with friends. There will still be cake and presents tonight, and another birthday outing next week with the grandparents.

Happy Birthday, Muffin! I love you.

Subtlety at its finest

Last night, I went out to dinner with a friend. It was nothing special...we went to a Chinese buffet. It used to be one of the better buffets in town, but has since gone downhill. Apparently, the new owners don't run it quite like the old ones did. The food is average, at best, and the prices are a bit higher.

The place must've noticed that their business is not quite what it once was and the servers notice it in tips. My proof? My bill.

I have never seen anything like this! Sorry for the fuzzy picture; it was not easy to take a picture of my receipt without looking like an idiot. The servers were eating at the next table!

I got a job!!

Remember that interview I had a few weeks ago? They called today and I received an official offer! I start Monday. I'm so excited!

Of course this means my blogging may be scarce for a bit while I get my bearings, but once I'm in the swing of things, I'll pick back up.