This week saw me getting back into the professorial groove at CSUSB. Feels good. I love teaching; meeting the students for the first time is always very invigorating. All told (with all the courses I will be teaching at CSU and U of R this fall), I will get to know 150 more souls. Love it. Each soul = a story.
Meanwhile, Wylie and Campbell are happy that Saturday is "a do nothing day" in Wylie's parlance. They all do quite well with our pace of life and our activities with Solid Ground, YST, and school. However, Wylie especially relishes the random Saturday where there is nothing scheduled.
I have to tell you: so do I.
Showing posts with label YST. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YST. Show all posts
Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
First Meet of the Season
Cross your fingers, say your prayers, will with all your might: Wylie swims in his first meet of the season Saturday morning. His events: 50 back and 100 breast. All we want is no DQ so he can begin his season with some new points toward his 100 point trophy.
In his prayers tonight he humbly asked: "God, please no end of the world" (code for "being disqualified").
It happens to all swimmers once in a while. It's happened to Wylie, Campbell, and McKenna. It's just that now, there's more on the line for Wylie because he understands what it means to improve. To make progress. And, he wants to get better now. He really didn't care before.
His coach is an angel. The team is pulling for him. I know you are, too.
Will report soon...
In his prayers tonight he humbly asked: "God, please no end of the world" (code for "being disqualified").
It happens to all swimmers once in a while. It's happened to Wylie, Campbell, and McKenna. It's just that now, there's more on the line for Wylie because he understands what it means to improve. To make progress. And, he wants to get better now. He really didn't care before.
His coach is an angel. The team is pulling for him. I know you are, too.
Will report soon...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sportsmanship
The YST Swim Banquet was held in Park View Middle School's Fine Arts room last Saturday evening. It was a "Rewind to the 80's" Theme complete with a costme contest. Slash was there as were a few Madonna-look-a-likes.
Among the swimmers honored was none other than: Wylie Harris.
He received the Sportsmanship award for his age group from his coach, Kathy Fellenz.
She has coached Wylie for three years now. He is probably the oldest swimmer in her group and he has traditionally swam last in the lane (until recently...see archived posts from July).
But, last Saturday Coach Kathy and the entire coaching staff recognized Wylie for his character, his attitude, his persistence, and his courtesy toward other swimmers. He was presented a plaque along with his team trophy. The plaque joined his three other trophies from YST.
Now, these trophies used to sit on the trunk with all our downstairs "library" books and games behind the sofa. But, since Saturday's festivities these items are on proud display on the tray on our ottoman. I tried putting them back once already, to which he exclaimed:
"Mom! That's my trophy wall!"
I guess even Michael Phelps probably hasn't put away all those golds just yet...
Well done, Wylie!
Among the swimmers honored was none other than: Wylie Harris.
He received the Sportsmanship award for his age group from his coach, Kathy Fellenz.
She has coached Wylie for three years now. He is probably the oldest swimmer in her group and he has traditionally swam last in the lane (until recently...see archived posts from July).
But, last Saturday Coach Kathy and the entire coaching staff recognized Wylie for his character, his attitude, his persistence, and his courtesy toward other swimmers. He was presented a plaque along with his team trophy. The plaque joined his three other trophies from YST.
Now, these trophies used to sit on the trunk with all our downstairs "library" books and games behind the sofa. But, since Saturday's festivities these items are on proud display on the tray on our ottoman. I tried putting them back once already, to which he exclaimed:
"Mom! That's my trophy wall!"
I guess even Michael Phelps probably hasn't put away all those golds just yet...
Well done, Wylie!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
The Latest Quotables from Wise Man
Today, on hearing our dear friend, Mrs. Breann--who is competing for that 27 dresses title this year as bridesmaid to a zillion brides-- would not be at church because she was at a wedding...
"What? She's getting married!? What about Mr. Nick?" (Nick is Breann's husband)
At Frugos:
"Vanilla Custard is the best. It's low fat you know".
When asked what the best part of our YST swim banquet:
"The dancing. Do you want to see my move?"
(picture the Peanuts during the Christmas play rehearsal)
When asked who is favorite Peanuts character is:
"Snoopy, because he's a dog. And, he's quiet. He doesn't talk a lot and I don't talk a lot".
To which sister and I rolled our eyes....
"What? She's getting married!? What about Mr. Nick?" (Nick is Breann's husband)
At Frugos:
"Vanilla Custard is the best. It's low fat you know".
When asked what the best part of our YST swim banquet:
"The dancing. Do you want to see my move?"
(picture the Peanuts during the Christmas play rehearsal)
When asked who is favorite Peanuts character is:
"Snoopy, because he's a dog. And, he's quiet. He doesn't talk a lot and I don't talk a lot".
To which sister and I rolled our eyes....
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