2022 :: week 41

October 9

The library gods smiled upon Lauren and me this week. The day after we finished reading Key Player I got an email saying the latest Vanderbeeker book was ready for us at the library. Lauren and I have read all of the books in these series and have thoroughly enjoyed them. It did make me feel a little old that Key Player--set in 1999 around the events of the Women's World Cup in the Rose Bowl--events I very much remember!--is considered historical fiction. 

October 10

Lauren and Daphne like to give each other makeovers. Lauren considers kissing Miles and leaving lip prints to be the main reasons for wearing lipstick.

October 11

The Huskies played their final game of the Fall season Tuesday night. They had fun despite the difficulties posed by the season structure. To fit their ten games into 8.5 weeks they often had two games a week. Coming by a field to practice on also proved difficult, so most of their learning came in real time at their games. I was proud of Elliott for being positive and and encouraging teammate. Picture here front row: Ernie A., Tristan H., Townes S., Elliott J., and Colby B. Middle row: Beau A., Breckin S., Cole W., Greyson B., and Elliott G. Back Row "Staff:" Assistant Coaches Andrew S., Ben M., Greyson's Dad, and Head Coach Dan B.

October 12

Wednesday Will had his first middle school band concert. It was a busy night for our family as Lauren had soccer practice at the same time and the little boys bedtime was right in the middle of all that. Anthony took Will to his concert and said it was "pleasantly nostalgic." Will has only been playing the baritone for about a month but is making great progress. Anthony pointed out that seeing Will play the baritone is fun because as a little boy he was really into tubas. It is fun to see him play a very similar instrument years later.

October 13

Thursday evening I told the kids go outside while I made dinner. It is easier for me to work with no one underfoot and they usually have fun together. I love hearing the laughter of my kids while they play outside together. 

October 14

The kids had the day off school Friday and Tony worked from home. It was a overcast day and we spent most of it inside. Lauren had a soccer game in the evening and then a Harry Potter themed birthday party for her friend, Clare. A new Crumbl opened five minutes from our house so we took the boys for  free opening day cookies.  

October 15

We played many, many games on Saturday. Anthony played Dominion with the big kids while I played Go Fish with the younger boys.