Footie and Camp

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Yesterday, we dropped Ros off for her first ever week of sleepaway camp. She was very excited, and eager for it all to get started, which meant that the meltdown we feared might hit never came. (I, however, was a leetle bit teary, but managed to successfully hide it.) As we were leaving, the counsellors were taking the girls in Ros' cabin for a welcome swim, and Ros barely looked back. Hopefully she's having a grand time. (The main counsellor will be calling on Wednesday to let us know how Ros is doing, so we've got our fingers crossed.)

Even with Ros gone, we still had to coach the soccer team tonight. We had a practice last week and I ran a bunch of passing practices that seems to have paid off. The girls are doing a bit better at passing to each other, though they started bunching up more towards the end of the game. We still can't score, though, but since our goalies and defence did their usual bang up job, score was a nil - nil tie. I'll take that as a success.

At the next practice, I'm going to have them work on passing and running plays off corner kicks. If I'm feeling ambitious, I'm going to try and introduce the wall pass. Back when I was younger and quicker I used to love doing those.

Last night the Sweetie and I used our child-free status to fall asleep in front of the 1969 version of The Italian Job. (That is one sloppy, sloppy film. It seems entirely built around the question "what cool buildings can we drive Minis on in Torino?" and plot coherence and character development be damned.) Tonight, I've managed another 2,000 words on the spy story. (Win!)

Comments

[miwahni.livejournal.com]

I bet Ros is having the time of her life, and will be so excited to tell you all about it when she gets home. But doesn't it feel strange, like there's a Ros-shaped hole in your daily life!

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

I bet she's missing you both from time to time...when she has a moment amongst all the fun! Welcome to a new stage of parenthood. *g*

Yay for the drills paying off and here's to continued success, with maybe a goal or two added in. *g*

Yay for writing! \o/

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

Noel Coward and Michael Caine. All over arguments are invalid. *nods*

I'm sure Ros will enjoy camp and I hope you get to enjoy the time too.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

I'm sure Ros is enjoying herself! You guys try not to sleep it all away! :)

[solosundance.livejournal.com]

It's weird when they're away - but good too :D I'm sure Ros has had a great time!