Golf & Swimming

Both of the boys tried a few different sports when they were younger before they each decided what would be their sport.

G-Man landed on golf. He’s a natural. Overall, he’s a very athletic kid. He could excel at any sport that tried. But golf is where his heart lies. In August, he proved his awesomeness when he shot a 43 for nine holes during the high school tryouts.

I enjoy watching G-Man play. I try not to giggle when he’s all serious setting up his shot, I admire his swing, and I congratulate him when he sinks a putt. I even hug and kiss him when he comes off the course all hot and sweaty. I understand the objective of golf and all the rules. However, I don’t get it.

Swimming is Mr. A’s sport. Since he’s like me and not all the coordinated on dry land, swimming is a great choice. Now swimming I get. I love to hug my eldest son when he gets home from the pool so I can smell the chlorine in his hair.

There is one major difference between Mr. A’s swimming career and mine. Swimming was the only thing I ever did. I went to school and went to swim practice. Mr. A, on the other hand, made the choice four years ago to be a seasonal swimmer so he had time during the rest of the year for other activities. It was an excellent decision for him and he’s turned out to be a very well-rounded, young man.

Mr. A had one swimming goal this year: make it to Regionals for an individual event. That’s quite a feat for a seasonal swimmer. In Florida high school swimming there’s the County Championship (LRHS Boys’ Team 1st Place), District Championship (LRHS Boys’ Team 2nd Place), Regional Championship, and State Championship. He’s gone to Regionals before but as part of a relay.

Well, guess what, he made it! Today Mr. A will swim the 500 yd. Free at Regionals. It’s not his favorite event but he swims it well. We’re very proud of him!! Especially with his class load and everything else on his plate!

County Champs!

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Today is also Guy Fawkes Day / Bonfire Night. I only know this because of my husband’s love of the movie, V for Vendetta. A fact that amuses me immensely because usually I’m the sci-fi/comic book movie geek. We’ve seen the movie so many times that the kids can recite the first stanza of the poem:

Remember, remember, the 5th of November
The Gunpowder Treason and plot;
I know of no reason why Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.

Happy Friday!!!