Playing Cards
the boy
Jasełka 2022
Wasn't really a jasełka but more a sing-along.
Games
Basketball Game
Checking Out Middle Schools
We're looking into various middle schools for the Boy. Tonight, we went to listen to a band concert at a local middle school: the Boy is, after all, very interested in music.
His verdict: it was fun.
Mauldin Christmas Tree
Putting up the Lights
Lighting the Tree
The mayor of Simpsonville invited the Boy's scout pack to come and participate in the Christmas tree lighting. They got to do the countdown.
Changing Strings
The Boy broke a string on his guitar, and since they were the original strings for the guitar, we decided we needed to change them all.
It was a frustrating experience.
Games
During lunch today, one of the teachers arranged (i.e., asked the principal) to have the World Cup shown in the cafeteria while everyone ate.
Poland versus Mexico. Everyone in the cafeteria was rooting for Mexico -- except for one teacher.
In the evening, the Boy's basketball practice. He hasn't played basketball in several years: in fact, when he last played, he was young enough that double-dribbling was not an issue, and the basket was much lower. Now, just like off-sides is a thing in soccer, double-dribbling is a threat in basketball.
Having little experience puts him at a disadvantage with some of the boys who clearly have had much more time on the court. Still, his teammates are supportive as, naturally, is his coach.