Cathy in the Wright

Sunday Whining

I've been having some tough luck in my pick-up soccer league on Sundays. Most weeks, the teams are fairly balanced. Last week and today, however, I managed to find myself in a black hole of talent and enthusiasm. Two guys couldn't run, one simply didn't want to run, and another would run, but he's all elbows and knees and struggles with the ball. I had a nearly identical team this week.

This is recreational soccer; having fun and enjoying yourself should be tantamount. But when you're down 15-1...fun isn't the first adjective that springs to mind.

Oh well. My odds have to improve next week. What are the chances of landing on the "I got picked last in gym class" team three Sundays in a row?

And speaking of odds...what are the chances of marrying a person who brings you the BEST in-laws in the world. Yes...world. I'd offer to place wagers, but it's not sporting to bet on a sure thing.

My mother-in-law and father-in-law are taking the boys up to a resort for several days. They're leaving tomorrow. I'm joining them on Tuesday. Ha ha ha ha ha! An entire day to myself! What to do? What to do? So many options. Mow the backyard jungle? Clean the house? Nothing at all? That last one sounds promising. Can you imagine what posting is going to look like tomorrow?

Boys gone. Return to house. Sit on front porch steps. Stared at cows for a hour.

(Two hours later) Still on front steps. Cows have moved 30 feet to the left. They're munching on the hay bale.

(Three hours later) Fell asleep on front porch. Good nap. Am watching cows again.

(Hour later) Should probably eat. Wish there was a pizza place that delivered to The Outpost.

(Hour later) Ate box of crackers. Too lazy to fix real food. Have moved inside. Will watch TV until late hours of the morning. Almost wish I could have a catheter so would not have to leave comfy chair.

Yeah. I think my day is going to be a lot like that. Only I'm sure I'll be too lazy to post about it.

Posted by Cathy at August 15, 2004 10:01 PM