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mary, it was exciting!
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Ca88andra
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June 16, 2005
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mystic I agree. However, because its a team sport it sort of matters if the whole team plays well or not. But it was good in the end.
posted by
Ca88andra
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June 16, 2005
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littlems - well, I was only with one of my boys, but I get to see the others in just over a week so thats great.
posted by
Ca88andra
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June 16, 2005
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Tapsel - lol! I wonder if I will be reading someone elses accounts later in life...
posted by
Ca88andra
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June 16, 2005
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Medusa - I'm sure he will have plenty of days in the spotlight - he is rapidly working towards them.
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Ca88andra
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June 16, 2005
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2much - that is one perspective and I agree to a point. However my son is 16 and basketball will hopefully be his career (his choice), so it has to become a serious priority. He still has a laugh and a joke with his team, but when it comes to playing it is serious business. Fortunately he thinks basketball is fun, no matter if its training or playing, so its all good.
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Ca88andra
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June 16, 2005
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sassy - isn't it a great feeling to watch your kids achieve!
posted by
Ca88andra
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June 16, 2005
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mmm - unfortunately there is no next time for this competition as none of the team will be able to play in that age group next year. However there are always other competitions!
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Ca88andra
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June 16, 2005
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Ca88andra,
That sounds exciting, all those close calls and near misses, and the final win in the 4th game. It's great that you and your son can share that.
posted by
Blanche.
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June 13, 2005
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Can't fire the team if they don't play well ...
but you can replace the coach. Also, the 16-year-old playing against older kids will receive valuable experience. You really shouldn't care if the team wins or loses as long as your son plays well.
posted by
fwmystic
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June 13, 2005
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yes, there is always a next time!
but hey, at least you got to spend some time with your boys and were out and about on the weekend!
posted by
littlemspickles
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June 13, 2005
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Ca88andra - I sure remember what all of that was like. Now I enjoy reading about your turn. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
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June 12, 2005
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Nicely composed.
And keep encouraging your young son. He will have his day in the spotlight. Exercise patience, as my late father used to remind me.
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MedusaNextDoor
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June 12, 2005
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Perspective
Sports was a central theme for me growing up - and it's why so many of us men still harbor those competitive desires - long after those competive abilities have abandoned us. But I (again, like many of my kind) think back often and fondly of those "Glory Days" (reference the Springsteen song so titled). Unfortunately, I don't have any children to pass this information down to, but my advice to them (and especially to their parents) is to HAVE FUN and enjoy the moment!! Too many times adults force the competition to an inordinate position of priority. I look back on those days and wish, in many cases, that I could have just been able to laugh and have fun with my teammates, rather than focusing on the win or loss.
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2much
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June 12, 2005
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Yep, next time
It sounds as if you are a great supporter and that helps your son out to see you beaming over his abilities. I love watching my kids do talented things. Its just amazing.
posted by
sassyass_64
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June 12, 2005
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bummer! i bet they were dissapointed, but you are right.... next time...
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mmm-w
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June 12, 2005
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