We are currently in the midst of basketball season for Alexis and Jacob. Now, I never played as a child nor do I know that much about the sport. But I find the whole experience to be very overwhelming and frustrating as a parent. It seems that right now at this age group it really is about the learning, or I would hope. I also feel like it is the luck of the draw on teams and coaches. We got the short end of the stick with Alexis' coach. I don't even know if I would call him a coach. He isn't teaching them. They are getting creamed by the other teams; they don't know that they should pass, they need to be defensive and get their arms up. I know, I know, there is so much I am probably saying wrong. But my point is, I don't want to be the parent that is screaming in the stands, nor will I ever be screaming at my child from the stands, but I DO want to scream over at the coach and say "pull your head out". Can I do that?
When we left the game yesterday Alexis said she didn't understand why her coach hadn't taught them what the other team knew. My response - "I don't know". I know as the kids get older that it gets more competitive but they need to be taught first, which is why we signed up for this. Dusty is going to work with her and help her with some things, but it just frustrates me. The coach only lets the girls warm up with 1 ball while the other team is on the other end of the court warming up with 3 balls. So basically our girls are just standing in line waiting for their turn to shoot the ball, when what they really need to be doing is warming up, moving around and actually shooting the ball. Good news is that I am not the only parent who feels this way. The people I was sitting next to whose daughter was on the other team had similar concerns about the program.
Jacob is also playing and because of his birth date he was put in an older division with 9 and 10 year old. Needless to say things have been a bit rough. But he has the biggest grin on his face every time he runs down the court and I love seeing him happy. He is learning that if you fall you get back up and you keep going and as Grandpa Burke would say to "walk it off".
So, I am going to remember that this is a learning experience and I am going to focus on continued motivation for my little ball players and enjoy seeing them have fun out there.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
December 2010
December this year consisted of, of course, many things. We had a "snow" day here and spent the day inside building a homemade gingerbread house. We spent almost the entire day constructing and decorating it.
Jacob starred in his 3rd grade play, A Bugz Christmas, as the soldier beetle.
Alexis performed in the Children's Choir at the annual creche that our Stake holds. It is a wonderful event with over 300 nativities to view.
We had a relaxing Christmas and day after Christmas doing nothing. We technically had a white Christmas with the snow that arrived the night of the 25th.
We rounded out December with a trip to Charlotte, NC to visit with Josh, Kristi, Adam, Alyse and Ely who were passing through on their way home from Florida. We attended the 'First Night' celebration they have for the kids. We visited the NASCAR Hall of Fame, rang in the new year at 7PM with Ronald McDonald, got our faces painted and made crowns for the celebration.
2010 was a great year and we are looking forward to an even better 2011!
Jacob starred in his 3rd grade play, A Bugz Christmas, as the soldier beetle.
Alexis performed in the Children's Choir at the annual creche that our Stake holds. It is a wonderful event with over 300 nativities to view.
We had a relaxing Christmas and day after Christmas doing nothing. We technically had a white Christmas with the snow that arrived the night of the 25th.
We rounded out December with a trip to Charlotte, NC to visit with Josh, Kristi, Adam, Alyse and Ely who were passing through on their way home from Florida. We attended the 'First Night' celebration they have for the kids. We visited the NASCAR Hall of Fame, rang in the new year at 7PM with Ronald McDonald, got our faces painted and made crowns for the celebration.
2010 was a great year and we are looking forward to an even better 2011!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time Flies
My, how time flies. I have been lax at keeping the blog updated. I promise I will do better. For now, I will give you an update on our day today.
Dusty and I went to the temple today which was a very, very nice way to start our Saturday.
Dusty and Jaocb started the ever important pine wood derby car...yes we even have the plans in AutoCad!
I continued de-junking and cleaning the house. It felt wonderful!!!
We went to Alexis' basketball game.
We went to Jacob's basketball game.
We sat in some gross bleachers and saw way too many butt cracks and underwear.
(Note to self / Advice to Other Game Goers: make sure to wear a long enough shirt so that your icky backside doesn't show to everyone sitting behind you.)
Watched Miss America Pageant with Alexis and we were thrilled that Miss Nebraska won!!
Going to bed now.
Dusty and I went to the temple today which was a very, very nice way to start our Saturday.
Dusty and Jaocb started the ever important pine wood derby car...yes we even have the plans in AutoCad!
I continued de-junking and cleaning the house. It felt wonderful!!!
We went to Alexis' basketball game.
We went to Jacob's basketball game.
We sat in some gross bleachers and saw way too many butt cracks and underwear.
(Note to self / Advice to Other Game Goers: make sure to wear a long enough shirt so that your icky backside doesn't show to everyone sitting behind you.)
Watched Miss America Pageant with Alexis and we were thrilled that Miss Nebraska won!!
Going to bed now.
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