It was a long week back from break, as we hit the ground running. Monday was Peyton’s usual practice for softball, and they were determining the representatives for the skills competition. There are four skills – running bases the quickest, furthest ball hit off a tee, furthest ball thrown, and throwing accuracy. Peyton made three of four last year for her team; all but base-running. Then, she got beat the other girls from other teams in accuracy and batting. But this year, she’s moved up a level, and I had to preface this with her. I asked her, “You know it’s okay if you don’t place in an event.” She said, “NO.” I told her, well, the girls you are playing with are older and one had two trophies of her own from last year, in the same division. So, I asked her again, and this time, her “No” was followed by a smile. I learned she had no placed, but fortunately, she was selected for the all star/skills team. This game would take place after the skills competition. She would be one of four on her team to play with four from each of the other 5 teams. More on that later.
I took Brandon to piano while they were doing that. Then, I was off to a meeting with our father daughter team to do some decorations for the party on Friday. We got a lot done, but I was exhausted after. On Tuesday, Brandon had band as usual, and then Peyton had her game that was a reschedule from a rain out. Then I was off to the parent ed meeting. Wednesday was practice for Brandon, while I had Peyton do her homework and help me make a homemade pizza, then I went off to a meeting with the mom I’ll be replacing for the PTA next year. I got to her house at 8 pm, and I wasn’t home until 1130 pm! I had no idea it was that late! Thursday was my Friday, and we had a game for Brandon, a make-up, too. I had piano for Peyton and band for Brandon as usual, then Dave came to take Brandon for the game. Peyton and I made another pizza, and we took that for the game. They were short on help, so I helped with the scoreboard. Peyton was happy to help me, but she had to go potty at some point. I had to have her wait until the change in innings, then I ran her to the nasty park bathroom to go potty. The one women’s stall was occupied, and she started doing a dance. I ushered her into the men’s side, and I had her go quickly. We went back and resumed our duties; fortunately, the game hadn’t yet resumed. I ran out of memory on my phone so I wasn’t able to get video. I had to concentrate anyway, so there was no time. After the game, I took Brandon home to feed him, while Peyton got ready for bed. Dave went out for a coach’s meeting, and he didn’t get back until I’d gone to sleep. I had to prep for father daughter on Friday, so I wanted to get a good night’s sleep. We used pizza sauce on the dough the second time, versus our “artisanal” pizza that did not have sauce the first night. Brandon complained it was too soggy. I think it was also because we were under time constraints when cooking, so we didn’t let it crisp up all the way even though we used the pizza stone both nights. Peyton was the one who had applied sauce, and I’d suggested “liberally”. She heard Brandon’s complaints and got really sad, hanging her head, and slumping down, muttering, “Sorry.” I told her it wasn’t her fault, and that Brandon should be happy to eat whatever food he was given for dinner, especially since he was not the one who had to make it.
Friday, I got the kids off to school, while Dave went early in to work. I got to decorating, then I got Peyton at 1245 pm. We worked some more while the younger kids had tablets to keep them occupied. They all behaved very well, and when the big kids came in at 230 pm, I thought we’d have more trouble. Surprisingly, they were all well-behaved! We had about 10 kids there, and they all got along well. Soon, two dads came in to help with the heavy-hanging, then my mom came in to help get Brandon for me. She really didn’t want Peyton, who was happy hanging out with her friends and “baby-sitting” the little guy that was there. I kept her until 430pm when we left to get ready for the party. Dave had come home shortly after, and he took Peyton to dinner. I got showered and dressed and ready to go myself. It was a great party, and the girls all had lots of fun. Peyton didn’t dance, but she got to hang out with her friends, take pictures and enjoy herself. Dave hung in there. He had some daddy friends, too, so that was nice. Clean up took just under an hour, and we were all back at home by 9 pm. My mom had date night with Brandon, and they were up watching the baseball game when we got home.
Saturday was a big day. In the morning, we had Peyton’s regular game at 830 am. My mom came along. Peyton was complaining about being tired, so I’d told her coach I’d get her to take a nap in between the all skills game and this one. We came home after the game, and I sent Peyton to “lay down” (not nap). I had her take her baseball pants off, since she was dirty in her lower half. My mom waited for my dad to come, and I told her that I’d let Peyton sleep for as long as needed, but she and my dad could go right away to Brandon’s game. My dad came in and took my mom, while Peyton and I were napping. After a few minutes of rolling around, she did successfully fall asleep and woke up on her own terms. Much better situation! We headed to Brandon’s game, and the team was doing well. I kept an eye out on the time, as we had to get back to the field for Peyton. We left my parents there with Dave and Brandon, then we headed to Peyton’s field. The skills competition was just under way, so we cheered for her teammates. K did a great job, and I think she got the two trophies in the two competitions she competed this year. The other two teammates did well, but it wasn’t enough for the trophy. Then, it was time for the game. Before the game started, Brandon, Dave and my parents had made it. They called out the teams and announced their names. I was worried Peyton would play against Elise again, but it turned out, they were teammates, and E’s dad was the coach, along with Peyton’s! I prepped Peyton that she would have to introduce herself to her new teammates, and she whined a bit about doing so. I told her “You know your name! Just say it!” She was batting in the middle of the order, and she only got her ups one time. She played the field for two innings, right field and second base. She was definitely in a different league with the best in the league, but I’m happy that she had the experience and opportunity to play. The coach had to qualify that the girls selected were based on attendance, attitude and performance. We came back home and the kids showered up. My mom was going to stay to watch the kids while Dave and I attended the walk a thon wrap up party. We had a nice potluck style dinner, with Dave bringing beer. We didn’t stay out too late, as we were both exhausted from a long week.
My mom left early this morning, and after piano practice, we had a nice trip to the farmer’s market, breakfast out and Costco before returning home. Both kids got baseball practice in, one at a time with Dave, and then we had an easy dinner in. We’re all ready for the next week! This school year is flying by!
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