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.
the boy
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.
Sunday Fiddler
Ognisko, Fall 2022
Conestee Afternoon
Guitar with The Boy
When I was the Boy's age, I had no interest in guitar. When I was the Girl's age, my conception of volleyball was limited to what we played in gym class.
The Boy and I played guitar tonight for a while. The Girl went to sign documents for her fourth club season.
My life as a kid and theirs could not be more different in many ways. And that's a good thing.