We have one month left of Summer vacation. This month will be remarkably less busy than the other two months. Baseball is done for both kids. Gwen was happy to be done playing with the boys. She did really well and I think it really helped her get a feel for being pitched to. She can usually get a hit, and did the last few games of her season. Trevor wrapped up his season just two weeks ago. Unfortunately they didn't get any hardware, but played their hearts out. He was a bit disappointed that he didn't get to pitch in the playoff games, but his last game, he played 1st base the entire time, and I have a feeling that is where his calling is. The kid knows the rules of the game and loves getting the opposing players out because they turn the wrong way off of first base.
Last week we had their team party at a local park. It really was good to get together one last time with these people. I hope to have the same experience this year at hockey. I only wish it would be under warmer circumstances.
Also this week, the kids were for the first time in Camp Kota. I had heard good things about it, but decided that this year both kids would try it out. I had thought it would be a great fit for Trevor, but not sure about Gwen. Turns out she loved it, and was very upset that she wasn't old enough to do the overnight outdoor camping experience that Trevor did. Although Trevor had a cold all week, he still made it through and said he wants to do it again next year. That week was the most time I had by myself all summer, and will be for the rest of the summer as well. So count that as a win for everyone!
We have already gone to get the kids school supplies, so we are well on our way to being ready for school. There are a few family or group activities that we have yet to cross off our annual summer list of things to do.
Oh...one thing I do have to document. Gwen had her end of the season golf event a few Fridays ago. Although Trevor was not in golf league this year, I asked and he could come to the event if he wanted. They play a few games and such, so he said he would come along. I honestly don't know what had gotten into Gwen but right away she started whining and yelling at me. Before finishing the first game, I explained that if she did it again, we were going home. Sure enough, she continued, so that meant we were going home. Once she realized that I was serious, an all out temper tantrum ensued. She was on the ground kicking and screaming. Trevor was looking at her dumbfounded. I know the entire golf course was looking over at us. I finally got her to walk, although she did not stop screaming. Trevor thought we were just going to move to the next game, but I explained to him that we were done. So home we came, and after she had calmed down, I think she too didn't know where that came from. I know kids do things like that, and I know it does happen a lot in the 2-3 year old range, but I'm trying to think of a time where she EVER did something like this before and I can't. She can usually calm herself down to the point of at least quietly pouting somewhere. Regardless, that day was shot for things to do. So we just hung out at home.
So here's hoping for the last month of summer to be actually summer like! Cheers!
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