If you ever decided to sign up to be the soccer coach, weigh all responsibilities carefully. I signed up to be Naomi's coach this year. I don't know what planet I was on, but I figured- what the heck? 2 hours/week with a bunch of cute kiddos 5 years old. Which is true. They are fabulous kids and I love coaching them... BUT I didnt' consider what I would do with Henry while I did practice and games. I FORGOT that Jeremy loves to hunt all fall and wouldn't be at most of the games. I DIDN'T remember that Olivia needs help practicing piano, and Addie violin, and the kids all need help with thier homework. I forgot that I would have to be on time for EVERYTHING!!! So, when this saturday, 10 minutes before our game, with all of the kids loaded in the car, Jer gone elk hunting.... I LOST MY KEYS. We were stuck. I was frantic. 1 whole team... no wait 2 teams all waiting for me to start the game! I panicked! I did find the keys and we arrived 10 minutes late. I had to hold Henry WYwy the whole time I ran up and down the field reffing becuase he was grumpy.
The kids are great. I love watching them improve and have shining moments. I guess that makes it worthwhile, but SHEESH! What was I thinking? I still have to survive the rest of fall season and spring before I can retire!
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