WHERE IS FOOTBALL IN MD????

O.K. Maybe I haven't researched this enough, but where is football in Wicomico County? Besides Salvation Army, and Tom Brown, the only other one I know of is the Pop Warner in Delmar. Seems like the kids here can play soccer all year and baseball. I'm kicking myself for not checking into the Pop Warner earlier. I guess I'll know better next year to sign my son up in the spring.

Another thing, has anyone noticed the the Dick's Sports store has the logo outside with the balls going from bottom to top like this: golf ball, baseball, soccer ball, basketball. NO FOOTBALL!! Is this just a regional thing? I go to buy sport chairs for my boys and they come in groups of three: baseball, soccer, and basketball. Once again, no football. It's frustrating for kids who love the sport and understand it, and then not have the zillion of opportunities that kids elsewhere have. Maybe I need to talk to my friend who is in charge of all these camps around Wicomico and find out what is going on. Or maybe I just don't know. If anyone knows of good instructional camps (this side of the bridge) please let me know.

FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT!

This blog may be a little bias, but "WOW", what a super job Muhlenberg College did during their Skills and Thrills football camp. While my oldest could only attend the first three days, he received some GREAT strategies from the football staff of Muhlenberg themselves. They were able to rotate the kids around thru all staff members which included head coach, assistant head coach (my brother in-law :), special teams coordinator, and other local football coaches. Breaks were given when they could eat their lunch, take a dip in the pool, watch some football clips, and have some great motivational speakers come in and talk to the kids. Austin could come home and give a play by play account on the day ( wonder who that reminds me of??? ) and just talk about what a great time he had. While I only saw about half an hour of one practice.... I was truly impressed. Muhlenberg's camp director did a fantastic job! Thanks for keeping the game of football alive in Austin!!!!

OH..... SO PROUD!

Oh my goodness!! Austin played in two tournament games today and I am quite proud! Did they win both games? No! However, their team played so well together and my son's effort was quite noticeable. He smacked 2 doubles, and made many great defensive plays..... I couldn't be happier. Most importantly, is his attitude. He loves to play and is respectful with all his coaches and players. So on paper, yes, they lost. But in my eyes, they were winners! Dad had to be beaming down with pride today!!!!

POSITIVE VS. NEGATIVE PEOPLE

Thank goodness I have positive people ( for the most part ) to hang around and be a POSITIVE influence for my boys! My positive friends and family are the best people to go on trips with, take vacations, and are always there to cheer you up, or show you a different way to look at a situation. While we may throw jabs back and forth, we know it's all in good fun and we can always count on the other.

Now for my negative people.........WHY??? Obviously, you can't be happy ALL the time, but you have forgotten how short life can be. Who wants to live their lives always looking at the negative side of a situation or letting simple strangers upset you. YOU CAN'T CONTROL THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS!!!!! Those who anger you...control you!

Also, think who you would like to spend a day with. Someone positive or negative....that answer should be obvious!

PATIENCE

Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Most men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead they sometimes take the apples from the ground that aren't as good, but easy. The apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they're amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who is brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.


My close family and friends know why I posted this :)

AND WHERE WAS MY CAMERA????

Spent a wonderful afternoon over a good friend's home the other day with the boys. IF I ONLY HAD MY CAMERA!!!! My friend and his wife have a beautiful home with a nice size pool in the back. The boys were in heaven. What was amazing to me, is that my youngest opens up only to a select few (adults). What was amazing, was that he trusted Mr. Ross enough to let him carry him thru the pool on a boogie-board. He had a blast and had complete trust in Mr. Ross. He only turned 5 a month ago and he goes under the water, but will always just hang near the steps. That's his comfort zone. So to see my youngest venture out and take a leap of faith was awesome. He wouldn't even come to me. Just wanted Mr. Ross. Wonderful day, wonderful friends, and once again a moment that took my breath away!!!

4th of July!

4th of July Letdown

Maybe it's just me, but is anyone else feeling the 4th of July letdown blues? I turn on the news this a.m. and all I see are the injuries and even deaths due to either malfunctions, or human stupidity! Many families around our country are spending countless days in the hospital now due to such mistakes. What happened to the "simple" celebrations? Baseball games, trips to the beach, clam bakes, cookouts, etc... It would be nice to just turn back time and celebrate the 4th the way we use to. Imagine the money that would be saved and even lives. Something to think about.....