The Despondent Goalkeeper

Hawks goalkeeper Ben announced his retirement from the 6-and-under Ridley United spring soccer league today, also stating that he would no longer participate in any other sports leagues ever, and might even refrain from any and all future physical activity. The announcement came shortly after today’s game in which Ben let in two goals, leading to a tough 2-0 loss to the Devils.

Asked whether he’d feel better if had a juice box, Ben responded before the question was even finished with an emphatic "Noooooo!"

With the loss today, the Hawks drop to 0-2 on the season, having lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to the Mustangs last week.

Next Sunday, the Hawks try to get into the win column as they play the Phantoms at the Edgewood Elementary field at 4PM. (Good seats are still available.)

After being persuaded to partake in a post-game granola bar, Ben was presented with the possibility of coming out of retirement next week to play goalie again for the Hawks.

"Maybe" was the reply.

Missing Mommy

Linda left this morning to make a presentation at the American Polical Science Association annual meeting in Chicago.

It only took until around 4pm this afternoon for the kids to start taping notes to the front door expressing their feelings about Mommy's absence.

(Note reads: It is no fun without you Mom. Love Phoebe.)

The End of the Summer

Today is the first day of school for our 2nd grader. He couldn't be happier.

Well, ok, he could be a little happier.