Soccer Report

James' coach called just before he and Bob were ready to leave today - the game was cancelled due to water on the field. No call about Suzy's game though and no notice on the website, so we headed off at the proper time.

However, when we got there, the other coach said the field was too wet and he was waiting on the league official to call the game. Yes, there WERE two huge puddles on the field. But, hey, we're talking about 6- and 7- year olds. Do they care if they get wet? David always said he LOVED playing soccer in the rain. If it had been up to me, we'd have played, but the official closed the field and we had no option.

So, I had to tell all NINE of my players that we weren't going to be able to play. They were disappointed. Not only that, we have to play Tuesday night instead. I'm getting rather tired of rescheduling games. And the other parents don't seem too excited about it either.

So, no soccer today. Again.

Headed over to the book sale earlier than anticipated. I made about $45 which I was happy about. I paid $5 for my half of the table and didn't buy too much, so I came out ahead. David and Suzy were with me there and helped tear down the sale and reorganize the room.

Then Walmart. On a Saturday afternoon. Picture the parking lot completely full. Just imagine the crowds. Then think of me, without a list and only a vague idea of the groceries I should be buying. Yeah.

Oh yeah, the movie David and I went to see was 17 Again. Yes, again. Well, for ME, again. David hadn't seen it yet, other than the youtube clips I showed him. He enjoyed it - thought it was funny. There's tons of stuff that the Star Wars geek would appreciate, plus cool cars. (Audi R8, Lamborghini Gallardo - both of which he'd earned on some PSP game he has.)

Body Clock Not Reset.

So.....

Resetting the body clock doesn't seem to be working too well. lol

I went to see 17 Again again tonight with two different friends. Still loved it! Finally wrote my review and it's up at Mirkwood.

Odd hail and sun and rain and snowing thing happening today. Supposed to be nice Thursday and through the weekend, though. That's good.

Not yet finished with Daniel Deronda. Still have over 100 pages to go before Saturday night.

Done with the scoring job. Not taking another, if ever offered. Too stressful.

Was not a slacker Tuesday or Wednesday. Did a full day of lessons both days, despite reluctance from the students. Planning a full day Thursday and Friday as well. Only another month of regular lessons and we'll be on to summmmmmmmmerrrrrrrrr!

Trying to get our ducks in a row for summer, speaking of that halcyon season. David has camp in June. Our anniversary is in June. Book club each month. Homeschool camping in August. David has been invited to go away with friends to Cedar Point. Possibly going to church family camp in July. I'd like to go camping a couple more times too, since we have the pop-up. David has a mission trip in August.

Ok, time for bed. Fading fast.....

Weekly Preview

Still having a very difficult time working on the online scoring I am (supposed to be) doing. I am mostly NOT doing it. There's still a few days left in this scoring period for me to try to prove myself. But this may be the end of my involvement with that project. Not only is the scoring itself more challenging to master than I imagined it would be, it's also very difficult for me to arrange time to work on it without distraction. It requires TOTAL concentration. Needless to say, that's very hard to find around here.

Finished the taxes last week, so that looming task is no longer weighing on me. I have to finish reading Daniel Deronda. About 28 more chapters to go! Can't wait to see the movie too, since I have heard so many great reports about it.

Went to see 17 Again at midnight Friday (Sat. really) night with Debbie and Darlene. SO FUN! We laughed all the way through. I didn't really expect it to be so full of laughs and charming moments. Darlene was the one that mentioned she wanted to see it, and I am usually up for a good night out. It's your typical "if I had my life to live over again" theme, but done humorously and, as is usual with such movies, it had a good message. I'm sure I'll watch it again.

Bob and the kids have been edging the sidewalks and those look good. As soon as the weather is reliably warmer, we will start painting the exterior of the house again. It needs its second coat.

This coming week has 5 days of lessons, 3 soccer games, 1 soccer practice, 2 meetings, 1 book club, and as much work as I can stuff in.

Sunday - Sunday School, Church service, Raingutter Regatta and Carnival
Monday - Lessons, Work, IEW meeting?
Tuesday - Lessons, Work, Soccer Practice (S), Last Keepers Meeting (E/S), Soccer Game (J)
Wednesday - Lessons, Work,
Thursday - Lessons, Work, Soccer Games (J/S)
Friday - Lessons, Work, Youth Lock-in (D)
Saturday - Soccer games (S/J), Book Club (Daniel Deronda)