- May 27, 2022
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First, my daughter got into vet school!! Applied to three schools - on the wait list of one and accepted at 2 of them Including my alma mater ( where her brother graduated and sister is a freshman). It’s interesting, several people have told me congrats and I accept it, but it isn’t truly my accomplishment. I feel some pride in what she has accomplished, but my wife is the true talent behind raising good kids. But, I don’t know if there is anything so rewarding as seeing your kids earn it through hard work and preservative.
Second, she’s now into her last season playing softball (D2). My youngest was done last year after high school and we’re trying to be there for our oldest as much as possible. We had our last front toss session together during Christmas break and here we go. I’m still nervous every at bat and I still get happy only after she gets a hit, but trying to just enjoy it with her, not for her. She has checked a lot of boxes over the years, but the last time through still isn‘t easy. Hoping for a good season for her, her friends, and the rest of the team. It feels like watching a tight game of your favorite team in that we probably won’t relax until after the last game of the last season. Trying to enjoy the ride, but supporting her through the daily successes and struggles of each game keeps the focus on the here and now.
I am so happy her plans for next year are in place (even if vet school is it’s own challenge), but gotta get through this season to get there. And I’m not yet looking forward to taking another step away from the game I’ve grown to love even if walking Away is something we all eventually face.
Second, she’s now into her last season playing softball (D2). My youngest was done last year after high school and we’re trying to be there for our oldest as much as possible. We had our last front toss session together during Christmas break and here we go. I’m still nervous every at bat and I still get happy only after she gets a hit, but trying to just enjoy it with her, not for her. She has checked a lot of boxes over the years, but the last time through still isn‘t easy. Hoping for a good season for her, her friends, and the rest of the team. It feels like watching a tight game of your favorite team in that we probably won’t relax until after the last game of the last season. Trying to enjoy the ride, but supporting her through the daily successes and struggles of each game keeps the focus on the here and now.
I am so happy her plans for next year are in place (even if vet school is it’s own challenge), but gotta get through this season to get there. And I’m not yet looking forward to taking another step away from the game I’ve grown to love even if walking Away is something we all eventually face.