Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Basketball!

So, we started Basketball season... We (Spencer, but I wasn't complaining) opted not to do soccer this year. I don't think he really liked it. Instead, Spencer thought that he would give basketball a try. And WE LOVE IT! Not only does Spencer like going, but it is INDOORS so no worrying about being cold or it raining or anything like that. The other bonus, is there isn't any weekly practices yet. They meet for one hour on Saturday. The first 20 min. is practice, and that is followed by a 40 min. game. I know that when he gets older that will change, but then again it will be during the winter and so we'll be looking for things to do to get him out of the house anyway.
It is very clever the way that each team has five writbands of different colors and you find the guy on the other team with the same color wristband as you and that's who you guard.

Um, I am and was trying really hard not to be a naggy mom, but "Get in there Spencer!" He wasn't really paying attention to what his coach was saying. He was too busy trying to jump really high. This was his attempt to listen. It lasted all of one minute. I don't insist he be the best player out there or anything (cause he's not) but at least pay attention and do your best (oh, and no Spencer if Basketball doesn't work out, you CAN'T try football, I don't have the stomach for it).


2 comments:

Lhone said...

That's kind of funny seeing Spencer NOT in the huddle. Oh well, as long as they have fun, run, get out, and aren't too embarrassing! That is such a great idea to do the wrist band thing. It is so much easier for them to keep it straight! Genious!

Heather - said...

I, too, like the picture of Spencer and the huddle. In my opinion, I almost think it's better if they're not aggressivley into sports. Let's face it, none of our kids will probably make sports their living. So, it's good that they have fun, but not eat, drink and breathe it.