Week Two

As predicted, this week is taking prisoners!

The tournament went well and the weather was beautiful. The 8 AM games were a blessing. The moms were actually cold! Who would think that a mid-August soccer game would require a sweater? The team did not place, but it was the first chance they have had to play together as a team and I was pleasantly surprised. I think we have potential. Only 5 team members from last year's roster returned. (That is another story and I won't bore you with the saga.) One highlight of the weekend was that EJ scored first for the season and it was the only goal for our team for the entire weekend!

I have had something every night this week after work. Monday night was for fun! It was Soccer Mom night and we made quite an event out of it. Chloe called me before she went to bed and I could tell she was a little upset. Turns out I think she was just worried because she wasn't sure exactly where I was. She thought the place we had met at had closed for the evening and she didn't understand why I wasn't home. She very kindly asked last night if I could please call in the future. "Since you make us call you, could you do the same?" was how the request was phrased. Humbling and touching all at the same time. She's such a sweetie! (I think I'll keep her.)

Chloe is thoroughly enjoying her history class with her singing teacher. She went to the school website and was able to play the first song she told me about. I haven't reached the technical level to be able to add the song link or audio, yet! But I can tell the songs are a very effective teaching tool. Chloe is remembering facts and details.

Tonight is Curriculum Night. Chloe told me the only teachers I need to go see are her History and Anatomy teachers. EJ, of course, would prefer I didn't go at all.

The first football game is tomorrow. I don't know if the band will march or just play in the stands but I'm looking forward to the event. It is the other side of my social life!