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Tyler is playing basketball and finally loves it. It took a few weeks for him to warm up to the idea, but he now has the hang of it and is ready to pose for the camera every time he scores. Watching a group of kids, ages four and five, run up and down the court is just about the cutest thing I have ever seen. This last week I turned into "that mom." Truthfully, my friend and I turned into, "those moms" since I was not alone. We were ready to take down a few five year olds who were bullying our kids on the court. So yes, I am THAT mom, and yes, I am saving money for my child's therapy.
Tyler really does love playing and the #6 shirt doesn't hurt either. Now he is claiming that he wants to be a basketball player AND a drummer when he grows up.... AND wants to do both at the same time. I had to break the news to him that drumming and playing basketball simultaneously has clown-like tendencies, and I'll be able to use his college fund to off-set the therapy costs. ;)
I am loving my new school and am very happy I made the change. I miss my old clan at Golden, but the new start has been refreshing. I found out last week that I will be able to go part-time next year. I have a partner (at my school) and we turned in our proposal and received approval for next year. I'll be teaching 60% and she will be teaching 40%. I am thrilled to have this opportunity, and excited to start a new adventure.
I am once again having some serious trouble with my shoulder. I'm going to leave it at that, since the recent wound is a little too fresh to recap. It hurts. Constantly. For me to admit that I'm in pain is pretty major, and I would venture to say that if the doctor says the "surgery" word I might actually listen this time. At this point I'll do just about anything to have it not dislocate. It's THAT bad.
5 comments:
That's an impressive jump shot!
Drummer and Basketball player? Funny you said clown like. Did you know that Dennis Rodman played drums, he actually wanted to go on tour with Pearl Jam. I don't know if he was that good, but who knows. Could Tyler be the next Dennis Rodman?
Jackie:
I had to laugh about you turning into THAT mom. I became THAT mom when our oldest began baseball nearly 20 years ago and am STILL that mom now that our youngest plays Varsity Baseball.......the therapy money you are saving will go to good use for "MOM"...the kids seem to shrug it all off and survive like its a normal thing!!!!
Was sorry I did not get a chance to meet you at the Botkin service, but I sure have enjoyed "meeting" you and learning about your life through your blog.
I continue to share your adventure with a colleague of mine who is still trying to get through life without her "other half". You and Hallie are amazing women who probably don't realize how much you inspire others.
Tell Tyler to keep up the great work....the NBA can use a few Mom's like you. :-)
Elizabeth Miller
Fu2rman,
while Tyler looks so cute playing b-ball I don't know if he should be the next Dennis Rodman, unless you're willing to bail Tyler out of jail and witness him wear a wedding dress with tattoos, and pierced noses, dyed yellow hair.
Who cares about the shoulder, (JK!) I just can't stop staring at Tyler's form!! Nice!
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