Long day at soccer and I did not even play

The day started at 5:30 this morning…rise and shine! We made it to the soccer tournament by 7:30. The field was what seemed like miles from the car. We made to field six, set up the chairs when of course everyone had to go to the bathroom.

Back to the parking lot we go for the girls first ever visit to the port-o-potty. That in itself was a production, “How do I lock the door?”, “Where is the sink?”, “What, we don’t flush?”.

Once everyone had completed their business, back to the field we hike. The game had not even started and I was already exhausted. I stated to rethink whether it had been a good idea for me to have gone to the game.

For the next hour I got to just sit and watch the game, which was wonderful with our girls winning 3-0. Megan looked great out on the field and the girls were having fun. My doubts about going were replaced with thoughts of pride.

Between games back to the bathroom, another long hike and a move to field four.

The second game was a little tougher. This was the first time our girls had ever played together as a team, the first time ever playing on a large field, and the first time ever playing two games in one day, and it showed. By the time the game started it was about 85-90 degrees and full sun. By the end of the game the other team, who was very good was running circle around our hot, exhausted and about to drop girls.

Sometimes the best lessons are the hardest to learn. Coach did a nice job picking them up at the end. They are 8 years old and lots to learn.

All the way back to the car and in pain. Thank goodness it was over because I had more than enough. I was so happy I could make the game and will be there again tomorrow. BUT I was thrilled when it was time to leave.

I dream for a pain free day and normalcy!

Travel soccer, pain meds and luaus

And it begins, the travel soccer season is off to a running start with a 2 day tournament. Megan is very excited. She is starting and was told she would play at least the entire first half as full back. There are 2 games today and at least one game tomorrow 2 if they do well. It should be a fun day!

At the beginning of the week it was questionable as to whether I would go to the game. Thankfully I am feeling better! I am worried about the car ride but will take my pain meds and cross my fingers. The games are early which is good and there is only a 1 hour gap between the games. We should be home by noon in time for a nap!

I had to call the doctor’s office yesterday for more pain meds. I am not out yet but it hit me that it is a holiday weekend and no one would be around until Tuesday. I did not want to get into a situation where I could not deal with but thankfully we do not need to worry about that!

So the Disney Planning update of the day. One that I think will be a favorite for all. The day will start with breakfast at Cinderella’s castle. We did this last time we were in Disney and the girls had a blast! The day will end with Franks wish list item, the luau . I am happy with everything so it should be a great day!

Time to get moving to soccer..looking forward to getting out of the house and into the air for a few hours. This is my first outing since the last survey. Fingers crossed!

Just another day

I start the day with the hope that today is better than the last. Yesterday started with the system issues at Disney which was not really bad but a foreshadowing of things to come.

During the afternoon I had an oportunity to lay down for a while which I jumped on. I grabbed 2 ice packs settled in flat on my back with the packs under each arm. Ahhh the comfort. It did not take long to slide off to dream land. I do not know how long I was asleep when I heard the sounds of my doorknob being rattled followed by the doorbell. I was in such a deep sleep I twisted and jumped straight up ice packs flying. Turns out it was of course my husband who forgot his key. I swore I pulled all of the stitches out of the right side. Thankfully after sitting quietly with another ice pack and a pill the pain subsided.

Once I was again in a happy place, I began to get dinner ready for the kids before soccer practice. Raviolli. I started to boil the water and then headed to the fridge for an already opened bottle of sauce (by no means am I Julia Childs in the kitchen). As I pulled the bottle out it hit me that the lid was not secure. When did it hit you may ask? Well when the bottle dropped to the floor staying fully intact, which I believe made the situation worse. Sauce literally shot over 20 feet into my dinning room hitting not only chairs and the table but leaving a red streak as far as the eye could see across the beige carpet. I stood screaming which brought the entire family to the scene. There was a time early in our marriage that this would have caused a screaming fight between Frank and I over who put the jar away open. Thankfully those days are long gone and everyone jumped in to clean up. Once almost finished someone looked up, it was on the ceiling also! OMG!

Pain once again after carpet scrubbing, more pills. The carpet is not perfect but with 2 kids, an 80 pound dog and a husband it was not before the sauce.

So the Disney planning of the day. Thankfully no issues today! These will be for a day spent in Animal Kingdom. We will start at The Tusker House Cafe with Donald and the gang for Breakfast and The Rainforest Cafe for a fun and lively lunch. We will head back to the hotel for an African inspired restaurant meal at Sanaa.