We had five kiddos playing basketball this year.
Ellie played rec ball, Easton and Brooke played for the Hawks, Madison played for her junior high and A.J. and Madie played some church ball.
Lots of games, lots of points, and even some fouls.
It is always great cheering the kids on. I love basketball. Back in the day, John and I could play some hoop. Not professionally or anything...not by a long shot, but we loved playing.
It was fun to have so many playing, (ok...I wouldn't jump right to fun you have five games in 4 hours) but it was great!
It even provides some memorable moments. Like watching little sisters cheer on their brothers. Or watching John jump in and help the coaches.
Even Annie, who wasn't even playing, had a cute moment.
Last week, Madison had her final tournament for her school's A team. The day before, she had her last game at her school. I got Annie all ready and we headed over. When we got there the game had started so Annie and I quickly found a seat on the bleachers. As we sat there, Annie cheered for Madie, played on my phone and began to make friends with the girls who were from the other school who were waiting to play the next game. She was so cute as she told them that Madie was her sister, that their hair was pretty and showing them a game on the phone.
Then the moment...as the game started to wrap up the other girls decided to get ready to warm-up. They all got up and headed down the bleachers. Annie stood up, smile on her sweet face, and yelled, "Good luck!" The girls loved it! They all waved and told her, "Thanks Annie!"
It was hilarious and so cute!
We have loved this season and are on to the next. Here comes high school baseball, more competitive volleyball, junior high track and field, lacrosse and swim team.
I am so grateful to have the chance to support the kids in their different talents.
Sometimes it is really easy to focus on the things that need work.
There are reading, phonics, fluency and times tables. Not to mention, missing socks, whining about homework and piano and midnight visits from kids who don't want to sleep in their own beds.
But sometimes, it is just nice to watch your children succeed at something that comes naturally to them.
It makes a mother's heart smile!
1 comment:
I would love to see Easton play! He was rockin it when he was 3 I can't imagine now. Fun but CRAZY BUSY!! Don't know how you do it all.
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