Milestones

This week has been a week of milestones in the Patterson home.  A college was selected, an award was given, an orientation was scheduled and a prom was attended!  An yes, of course, I have had to swallow that giant lump in my throat about a million times and I'm sure there will be a few more million to go by the end of August!

I'm so glad that my girlie gets to experience life to the fullest! And I am so blessed to get to ride along on her journey and watch her happiness, celebrate her successes and help pick up the pieces when circumstances don't go her way.

This is truly a season to treasure with her, a time to make memories, and a opportunity to help her make those final adjustments to her wings!

In case you can't tell, I sure to love my Doodlebug!

 

Man Down, or Woman

Common LAX terminology includes:

crease - circle area around the goal

cradling - rocking the stick back and forth in order to keep the ball in the stick pocket

scooping - the way a player picks up loose ground balls

man down - a team has lost a player to the penalty box and must play with one less player

Only this season at my kiddos high school, the term could just as easily be "woman down." My #1 and #2 kiddos, senior and freshman respectively, are playing on the same LAX team this season. What's weird about that?  Well, their school only offers men's LAX and since this is the case, girls interested in playing (insert my girlie) must be given the opportunity to tryout for the men's team. Yep, it's true.  It's a first for the Patterson family - sister and brother taking the same field.  She's getting quite a bit of attention as a result of her new sports interest and he's doing a great job being the supportive brother.  I couldn't be more proud of both of them!  She's my trailblazer, #18, and he's my gracious guy, #31, letting her have her senior moment!  I'm so incredibly glad that I get to be their mom!

Can you say penalty?

Yep - she's getting ready to kick the ball! #soccerplayertothecore