What about the other one?

 

As I look at this blog, there is a question. What about Katie?

On one hand, Katie's 6^th grade accomplishments feel a bit like "been there, done that". On the other hand, Katie has a personality that just glides through the day. Not that there's no whining, but that she takes it all in stride and manages her tasks and accomplishments. She's been an avid field hockey scorer this winter. She can see an opportunity and takes the shot. That's great. She continues to play travel soccer and we are gearing up for another season. (When her soccer coach commends her, I wonder if he just doesn't want to lose her to another sport!) Friendships and teamwork are intertwined. Academically, things are fairly easy. She occasionally gets lazy and then sees that there's a price to be paid. She gets it.

Katie loved the Olympics and she's thrilled that last night she got to the Caps play at the Verizon Center. They won! (Again!) Just after the Olympics, that's a dream come true. I've reminded her more than once that I met John Harrington, one of the players from the 1980 Miracle on Ice team, when he visited Bucknell on a tour. We've even got the picture.

Last night we had a conundrum of parenthood. The Spring Sports Meet the Coaches is tonight, as is the Rising 7^th Grade Parents Meeting. Yes, it's another lacrosse season. Carly's fourth. Attending that meeting seems like more of "been there, done that" than attending the Rising 7^th Night. Heck, it's been six years!

In the end, we both attended the academic side of things, then Tom left for the Lax meeting, and then I ducked out of the academic presentation to join him as well. All those face – it's like a reunion when a new season begins and we again see the parents and coaches we haven't seen in months. If only the snow would melt, the fields would dry, and the temps would rise a bit! Then we'll be ready for lacrosse, soccer, and a bit more field hockey!