Our new schedule is slowly coming together. I managed to get Zach into chess club after being on a waiting list. I know, chess club? But of all the after school activities offered at the school (Spanish, Gardening, Dance, Piano, Drama, and more), it filled up first. Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.
Em and Ally are doing better in soccer. I know I didn't mention it before but they were dreadful at their first two practices. Crying and whining and generally acting like 2 year olds.
"I didn't kick the ball far enough, it didn't go the way I wanted, I don't understand the drill, she blocked my goal, she didn't pass the ball to me, I want to play goalie (Ally), I don't want to play goalie (Emily), my shin guards are hurting my legs," etc.The coach wouldn't let me step in either. So after the 2nd and worst practice, we had a serious talk. This behavior stops now or you will not be playing soccer this year. The frugal part of me cringed at possibly throwing away $$$ in soccer fees and gear. Then we went to positive reinforcement. What do you do when you fall down? Get up. What do you do when someone takes the ball away? Get it back. Their game on Saturday went really well! I could see them tiring and almost whining but I shouted encouraging words at the right times. They made it through without a single meltdown and at the end both said they had a lot of fun. Whew!
We're still looking into ice hockey for Zach. Right now practice conflicts with religion classes but we may be able to switch religion class time. I think this will be the telling year if he sticks with ice hockey or not. He's not the best skater but he loves to play defense and goalie. Next year will involve try outs so we'll see how much he improves and if he still likes the game.
Brownies/Cub Scouts: I'm officially a Brownie leader. And I'm in way over my head already. Ha! I missed the monthly leaders meeting yesterday because I saw the main leader lady's email about it this morning and we also had 1st Grade Open House at school last night anyway. The cool thing that Greg pointed out is at least I'll be able to pick the date/time for the meetings. We have two possible packs for Zach's Cub Scouts, one meets at our church, the other meets at our school. We'll probably pick the pack that doesn't conflict with anything else.
I joined the PTA and am helping with Market Day once a month again. I filled out their volunteer form for a few other things that I may be able to help with but haven't heard anything back. With the kids' schedule and my new gig as a Brownies leader (do I have to wear the goofy uniform? Eek, maybe I should rethink this...), minimal PTA work will probably be it for me.
I'm thinking Kyle and Kelly will never be allowed to be in anything.
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