It’s The Little Things

Chalk up a banner time at my house. All three of my children have had events that made their weeks. I’ll call it a triple single. The first event happened with my middle daughter trying out for a jazz band at school. She is a very good clarinetist for her age and excels in music. My wife was part of the Anthony Wayne Marching Generals during their heyday with under the direction of Mr. Shoemaker (I know, ancient history) so she has been able to work with her. We also had a good friend from Baltimore, (also a Marching General) who teaches music, work with her during a recent visit. Of course, since this is good news, she made the jazz band. The bad part is that practice is before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is always a downside to good news.

My son’s football team ended their season on Sunday with a 3-2 season. He has been very excited this year about playing football. I think he likes it. Getting out there and tackling boys bigger than him is quite the pump. He has been center on offense which was not much to his liking but when you play pee-wee football and the coaches’ son plays for your team, you don’t get to be the star (or even try out for it). If he tries out next year, it will be with the school with paid coaches. Maybe he’ll have a shot for the position he tries out for if there is not a familial influence being exerted.

My oldest daughter went to the Perrysburg homecoming dance on Saturday. She originally had a date with a boy from Michigan but he ended up not being in the picture when the event took place. She was asked numerous times but ended up going by herself. She had a great time at the dance. She danced all night and it ended up being a better time without her date from Michigan. He would have been miserable anyway as he did not know anyone here. So all in all it has been a banner time at my house. It is the numerous little things that make life fun.

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