Cathy in the Wright

Weekend Update

Other than the depressing news that my favorite cartoonist is going on hiatus, it has been a terrific weekend.

Friday night was the start of another fall soccer league. We kicked off the season with a 2-1 victory over a fiesty crew of British imports. There was yelling, swearing, cheap shots, fouls, and even a chick fight. (Sorry to disappoint - I was not involved in the girl brawl.)

On Saturday The VP's old college buddy, Sheriff Bart, came for a visit. He and The VP headed into town to meet up with another Gustavus alumni, but returned after dinner. Sheriff Bart stayed the night, much to the delight of our boys. No one is quite as much fun to chase around the house, fire Nerf darts at, or watch cartoons with as The Sheriff.

Sunday was more soccer. This time the heat was the opponent. By the second half, most of us had as much mobility as the figures on a foosball table. Sure, we'd take a kick at the ball, but don't expect us to run up and down the field.

Came home Sunday evening to find most of the neighbors hanging out by the Tin Shed. (Pole barn) We caught up on local chatter, watched the kids play and the sun set, and marveled at the low mosquito count. And then it was time for the mothers in the crowd to wreck the party and remind everyone that tomorrow was a school day.

And off to school they go. I just returned from the bus stop. While we were waiting, a big red-tail hawk came over the tops of the trees and hovered over our heads, not more than 15 feet about us. Neat.

And now I'm waiting for The Governor to wake up so we can go grocery shopping. He was on the verge of boarding school, if not the Foreign Legion, but I forgave all when he came up to me yesterday, gave me a big hug and said, "When I'm not with you, I'm blue." Yes, I'm the one who taught him the song from Bye-Bye Birdie, but still...can you say puddle? Sure ya can.

Posted by Cathy at September 13, 2004 07:53 AM