Mama of 2 P's in a Pod

Today marks the first day our 10 year old doesn't have a ball team to call her own. She made a very big decision this past week, one that we fully support. She has "enough" trophies and wants to focus on learning the game more and above all, having fun. She had a great 3 year run with her team, but they were going a direction that just didn't fit. It was tough, it is still in some ways, as we made the mistake of mixing friendship and business in one area. But, that will work itself out or it won't, but either way, our little girl decided to make a big change. So as of right now, she is a "free agent", hopefully guest playing for several teams to see what fits. This will also give her some time to find her strengths in other areas, most importantly, school. Lots of good changes going on there for her this year, thanks to a very good teacher who truly has taken little P's learning challenges on. So far, she is thriving. I am very proud of her and can...

A new school year has begun. Both girls are enjoying it so far. Thankfully, some of the issues we've experienced with little P have found some resolve. Her teacher this year has truly gone to bat for her, and we are going in a different direction. One I know will help her in so many ways. Thankful to be part of such a great school. Big P is enjoying 6th grade so far, her class has gotten pretty small with boundary changes and kiddos leaving. Less girls = less drama mostly. Although her competitive streak gets the best of her sometimes. I do enjoy it though, she is strong willed and stands up for what is right, nothing wrong with that. I just have to remind her sometimes, that she needs to chill out, just a little. Life is slowing down some as it often does when fall ball comes to an end. Of course I am typing this on our only sunday off this month. But, tis the life and it's a life we love, for the most part. Finding balance is what we are working on, and both girls a...