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MinnieM123
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A asked me to draw her a picture of a clown, and then she drew a clown too
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Artistically talented -- takes after her mom!
MinnieM123
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OK gang, out for now...!
Going to my Goddaughters confirmation in the morning, and then helping oldest DD and SonIL move in over the weekend...!!!
Hope you all sleep, dream, and awake well...!!!!!
See y'alllllllllll...!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a nice weekend, and don't overdo it with the lifting and moving.
I'm sure your DD and SonIL will be so happy to move into their new place over the weekend--congrats all around to your whole family.
MinnieM123
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I think we all wish we had a magic wand for many things. Unfortunately, no one does. Although I don't know your son, I'm sure he'll be fine and work through anxiety on his own. Sometimes, it may take multiple attempts to overcome certain things; but that just makes a person stronger. Each learning success will also help with other future challenges.
Figgy1
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Exactly!
Figgy1
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Calm down woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nobody makes everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Figgy1
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Congrats all around and don't over do it grampsOK gang, out for now...!
Going to my Goddaughters confirmation in the morning, and then helping oldest DD and SonIL move in over the weekend...!!!
Hope you all sleep, dream, and awake well...!!!!!
See y'alllllllllll...!!!!!!!!!!!
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Happy Farm Market and claw sharpening Saturday
Wait a minute--claw sharpening?? Do you have claws?
MinnieM123
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DryerLintFan
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I know you’re right, I just can’t handle a repeat of last year after he didn’t make the baseball team.. and I expect this would be amplified times 10.
It’s driving me crazy that I missed both tryouts. I know the people who took him were watching their own son, so I have no idea how he really did. Here’s what he said-
“I didn’t do too well Mom, especially after I slipped and did the splits. (Apparently that happened lol).. I didn’t cry, but my left ankle hurt after and I don’t think I played very good at the end. Actually, I made a lot of mistakes. I know they were mistakes, and I don’t know why I made them it’s like I forget for a second sometimes, my palms get sweaty. I’m still going to make the team though. I just know it. They’ll know that I wasn’t my normal self at tryouts.”
So I told him that at least he recognizes the mistakes, and can just keep playing until he’s so comfortable that his palms never get sweaty. I also told him that knowing that he made mistakes, he can’t be sure that he made the team. That there was a lot of kids. And even if he doesn’t make premier or elite ( I wouldn’t let him play Elite anyway, it’s full soccer only commitment, no other sports allowed).. or even if he doesn’t make Gold.. that if he can work on his confidence then he can try out again in the Fall, if he wants to.
His response-
“Mom. Why would you even say that? Of course I’m going to make Premier. There’s no other option. I don’t want to think about not making it.”
I’m dreading the results.
There's this show i really love (don't judge me) about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and their team is a very elite cheerleading team. There are some women who make the team only after trying out 3-5 years in a row. They're good, but the team is elite, so being good isn't enough.
I mention this, because if T is really interested in playing for the elite teams, he might have to try out a few times for them and that doesn't mean he's not a good player. A lot of really good players will not make the team.
Either way, hugs!!! I hope they get back to the kids soon so you aren't sitting and wondering for long.
Wow.
Condescending dosen't even describe some posts.
And no, I won't elaborate...y'all can figure it out...or not.....
I started to go back and read, but then i realized you might not be on the last few pages yet.
21stamps
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Thanks! He’s trying out for the same team he was on. The season that ended last week. They have to try out every 6 months. That’s why this is so nerve wrecking.
I think it’s worse if you don’t make a team that you’ve already been playing on. It was such a great group of kids and they accomplished so much. T is so proud of his medal, the championship photo online, and he even made it onto their club YouTube/website video doing a beautiful goal...he was so excited about it.lol. He’s become friends with these boys, and his BFF classmate is also on the team. He loves the team, his coach, and the club
When I was kid select soccer was a bit different, you tried out of course, but once you made it you stayed. If a player wasn’t performing well the next year, or any year down the road, then a coach would talk to the parents and player, and the player would leave the club.
We did not have to attend tryouts every 6 months, unless you wanted to try out for the next level up. I think it’s ridiculous for players now to have semi-annual tryouts determine if they can stay on the team. If you have an off day, but someone else has their best day, you’re done. For my kid specifically he rarely performs well consistently during a tryout.
It is what it is though.
Goofyernmost
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I don't know the situation, but, I have to ask you if his upset about not making the team would be because he let you down or because he really is that upset for himself. It seems to me that your uber enthusiasm and push for him to be competitive might be a situation that should be given some thought. No one is a failure because they might not excel in some stupid sport. I did quite well all my life without ever being on a team of anything when in my youth. Sports is good, to a degree, but, in my opinion, it puts unnecessary stress on a young person that creates internal feelings that sometimes never go away. I'm not saying that is the situation for you and him, but, it seems that there should be some balance in expectation and ability to live up to the expectations of others.I know you’re right, I just can’t handle a repeat of last year after he didn’t make the baseball team.. and I expect this would be amplified times 10.
It’s driving me crazy that I missed both tryouts. I know the people who took him were watching their own son, so I have no idea how he really did. Here’s what he said-
“I didn’t do too well Mom, especially after I slipped and did the splits. (Apparently that happened lol).. I didn’t cry, but my left ankle hurt after and I don’t think I played very good at the end. Actually, I made a lot of mistakes. I know they were mistakes, and I don’t know why I made them it’s like I forget for a second sometimes, my palms get sweaty. I’m still going to make the team though. I just know it. They’ll know that I wasn’t my normal self at tryouts.”
So I told him that at least he recognizes the mistakes, and can just keep playing until he’s so comfortable that his palms never get sweaty. I also told him that knowing that he made mistakes, he can’t be sure that he made the team. That there was a lot of kids. And even if he doesn’t make premier or elite ( I wouldn’t let him play Elite anyway, it’s full soccer only commitment, no other sports allowed).. or even if he doesn’t make Gold.. that if he can work on his confidence then he can try out again in the Fall, if he wants to.
His response-
“Mom. Why would you even say that? Of course I’m going to make Premier. There’s no other option. I don’t want to think about not making it.”
I’m dreading the results.
21stamps
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I’m a soccer nut, so I can completely see where you why you would pose that question.
Honestly, I don’t care what sport he plays or if he makes any select teams..or even wants to try out for any of them.
His favorite sports are soccer, baseball, and golf (I hate golf). Soccer is an obsession for him.. from his wardrobe, to attending local matches, to watching matches on tv (ironically we don’t share a fandom in favorite players or favorite team) to playing FIFA18 on his Nintendo Switch, to turning on a YouTube video and doing drills or learning something new.
For his birthday his gift requests were as follows- new soccer goal, soccer rebounder, Ronaldo jerseys and shorts. The kid loves soccer.
I think it’s ok to not make a team or a club in any sport if you try out. I also think that it can be turned into a good learning experience and how to deal with disappointment. That said, last year I questioned my decision to let him tryout for baseball after seeing his absolutely gutted reaction after the tryout itself. He choked. He was a nervous mess, and he sobbed uncontrollably after getting in the car afterwards. I had to pull over it was so bad. Obviously he didn’t make the team, which he knew he wouldn’t after his performance. In the end I think it was good that he didn’t make it. He got over it and still loves baseball, he is trying out again later on this month. I’d rather him not, he’s missed so much baseball this year between weather and soccer. But, he wants to.
He’s a good athlete.. not some child prodigy, but a very good athlete. He loves sports and loves improving his skills, the kid wants to practice all of the time. He has to learn how to handle the mental aspect though.. I didn’t expect these nerves to show up so bad this year. I thought making the team last year would have made his nerves go away when he had to try out again. Especially because he knows most of the kids and coaches.
He believes that they’re still going to choose him, I don’t. At least with baseball he realized how bad he messed up, and by the time we received the results he was already calmed down. This time though, it’s different, he thinks the coaches will choose him because they’ve seen him play all season..but that’s not how this works. You’re only as good as your last play. I know this will crush him, and I’m in total fear of the fallout. I hurt for him, if that makes sense.
MySmallWorldof4
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Yes. We had a premium site and for the week it was $1010. Like I said the time of year was one of the most expensive times so the rate was higher. Summer and fall is way cheaper. Probably January would be cheap too.
MySmallWorldof4
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Found him.
MySmallWorldof4
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Dh was mentioning how some districts were going to hours instead of days, where the kids go to school 4 days a week instead. I know I can do 180 days or hours when I do attendance. I just do days cause its easier.We used to be 180 days and now it is by hours. Our salary is spread out through the whole year and I am very thankful for that. Sometimes I stray from the budget.
MySmallWorldof4
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There are two. One near the Settlement where Trail's End and the watercraft are, and then another by the pool which is kind of centrally located in the campground.