Today I was asked to help volunteer for Fin's grade at the Cross Country meet. With Fin, Joe and Camilla all running at different times today, I ended up being there for the majority of the morning and afternoon. I got a little group of eight boys to keep together while we were waiting. We all walked the trail together early in the morning to show them which signs and colors to follow for their run. When it was time, we all walked to the start line and then they were off!
I was able to watch this guy come in to the finish line!
I don't remember what place he got (7th? 9th?) but he did so great!
Joe was able to catch a ride with a friend from school since I couldn't leave to pick him up. I watched his race shortly before lunch. He did an awesome job, though he was a little bummed with his time. When he was finished, I helped load my group of boys onto the school bus, then slipped away to grab Camilla for her run after lunch.
I think she ended up placing fourth, which was really awesome! She loves long distance running and is always excited to do things like this! When we had finished up, the school day was almost over, so I just brought Camilla and Joe home for the last little bit of time. I was able to leave the two littles and slip in to watch Hyrum's volleyball game after school.
Mr. Stannix and I were able to sit together and enjoy watching our boy play.
He's been trying to master his overhand serves and is getting quite consistent with them! His coach is doing a great job and the boys really looked like they knew what they were doing. Sometimes on days like this, I wrestle with feelings of being unproductive, but I have to remind myself that being there and watching these guys do the things that they love is why I stay home each day. Sure, the house could have used a tidy and dinner was very simple given the fact that I was gone all day, but they saw me there cheering them on! That's what matters most!
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