32 Degrees and Cloudy
The temperatures hovered right around freezing with a wind chill of 23°F. Not the best weather for The Girl’s first soccer game of the “spring” season. The field had patches of partially frozen mud between tufts of still dormant grass. But it was still outdoor soccer. So, she and her teammates put in their Under Armour underneath the game jerseys and took the field. They were happy to be playing again.
It was cold for the parents on the sideline. We could have used some cold weather gear ourselves. Even though I was shivering in the wind, I was glad to be out there. I always enjoyed watching the kids compete. But, now that The Boy’s high school athletic career is over; I have an even greater appreciation of how precious games days are. It’s still two years away; but it doesn’t seem nearly as far as it once did. So we need to enjoy them while we can.
The Girl is on a new team this spring yet she has still been able to make her mark. Despite playing a new position she’s still been a major contributor. In fact, The Girl was instrumental in two of their victories this weekend. Things come easily to her on the soccer field. She has no idea how rare that is. Maybe she’ll understand it one of these days.
In case you were wondering, they brought back the first place trophy. She’s got a lot of them on the mantle. But, I think this one will be one of her favorites.
great that the “the girl”is a winner;tough on is onlooker’s hope temps get to spring like levels soon.temps on long island in 40′s last few days but rainy
LOL, that sounds like our spring sport weather as well. Sigh, it must be nice to live in a place that gets into the 70′s on a consistent basis in the spring.
Bill McCool: Before I had a daughter, I wouldn’t have thought that girls were as hard core as they are. Now I’ve learned better. It’s Dad that needs to be hardier. And, unfortunately, looking at the 10 day weather forecast it appears that it’s going to be more of the same.
Mr. Manic Depressive: I don’t mind the weather when I’m the one doing things. But sitting and watching is colder than playing. At least when you are playing, you are moving around.