Sunday slow down

Sunday morning is one of my favorite times --- at least after the rush of getting everyone ready for church is over.    And despite some of my struggles with our church  and our future there, Sunday worship is one of those wonderfully rare occasions that I really take to reflect.  Admittedly, some weeks are easier than others, usually related to the behavior of my kids during the service.

Yesterday was a crazy day.   We started out the day at "the draft" for Matthew's flag football league.   The kids did all kinds of games to show their running, catching and throwing skills then the coaches huddled and divvied up the boys.     Matthew will be on the Patriots this year.  He doesn't know any of his teammates, but is super excited about the upcoming season!   Flag football is played at the indoor soccer arena at Crockett Park, so we are looking forward to Saturdays in the fall spent watching games inside --rain or shine!  Hooray!

After the draft, it was time to go over to get Gracie registered for dance.   This was a surprisingly time-consuming process, made a bit slower by the fact that we were also taking care of BFF Alex's registration since they are on vacation.  Gracie chose a ballet, tap, jazz combo class for next year.  It meets in the evening, which will be a real bummer since that place is a madhouse at night.  But she loves it --and it's a great way for her to make sure she gets to spend time with Alex since they will be at different schools.

Matthew's pal, Scott, came over in the afternoon. While they played Wii and later baseball in his room (Baseball?!?  I'm as confused as you are.  All I heard was a lot of yelling, laughing and thumping and was told that's what they were doing.), Gracie decided it was the perfect time to whine and complain about how she had nothing to do and why wouldn't Matthew let her play with him?   Life of the little sister strikes again.

At 4, we were over at the Hale's celebrating sweet Claire's 2nd birthday!  Not sure where the time has gone .   Wasn't she just an infant a couple months ago?   The party was all things Elmo and the kids came home with a huge stash of candy from the pinata! 

Unfortunately, I had to check out of the party right after to dinner for my band concert at Aspen Grove Park.  All reports of evening storms were wrong and we played a great show, although I was a sweaty mess afterwards.  Bassam and the kids came about halfway through after leaving Claire's birthday. 

Safe to say, I'm ready for a much less hectic Sunday . . . .