Sports

So as the end of both soccer and football are approaching, we have had quite an exciting week. Last Friday Carter went to his 2hr, 3xs a week, football practice. Lucky for us it was UEA weekend, so there wasn't a game scheduled. I picked him up from practice to find that he had jammed his finger tackling someone. We went home and iced it. The next day, the center of his hand was just as bruised as his pinky knuckle, and just as swollen. We took him into Instacare and confirmed he had broken his hand. Most breaks require a cast, which can then be padded so the child can continue to play football...yes, apparently this happens a lot. Anyway, we prepared and went in to get a cast. We left in a 1/2 cast, splint type thingy. The doctor said that if he plays with a break in his hand, especially for the last two games of the season, he may have to go in and grind down the bones and put a metal plate in it. We both left with watery eyes, but knowing it was for the best. (He decided to go with a splint so that he couldn't change his mind, pad the cast, and play his last two games.) So now Carter has a broken hand, no cool blue cast for everyone to sign, and he still has to go to practices and games. His team did win their first game of the season yesterday though, with him on the sidelines cheering them on. Earlier in the day, Morgan's soccer team also won their first game for the season! She is the back defender, and is awesome. She very rarely comes off the field during the games, and was last season's most improved player. I am so thankful for a coordinated husband. I am amazed at the athletic ability my family has. Logan is saving up for her first dance classes in January, so she passed on the Fall sports, but was brave enough to try out for a choir solo, and got it!!! She won't let me hear her sing, so I have little ears all over the school listening for me. Little Ben is playing flag football, is very determined, and has a few games left. (I love the city sports here. 3 week seasons!) Wrestling started 2 weeks ago, and it's killing me that I couldn't sign him up. This is going to be "his sport". He loves nothing better than wrestling! Balian is playing soccer for his 3rd season, and I am coaching again. Funny, I know, but I only have to know more than the kids. lol
I am making the kids' Halloween costumes again this year and they are looking great!...or they were, until my timing flipped on one machine, and the tension spring broke on the other...within the same 3 minutes that the foot pedal started sparking. *sigh* I don't dare borrow anyone else's machine. I can't afford to fix it when I'm done.
So this week is Ben's 90 hr week, so I need to be organized and on top of things so we can thrive. Just surviving is a last resort, but I usually get to that point by the end of the week. lol
I will try to post each week, so that it's not a novel next time. I love you all!