We had a tough week.
And then we had Spring Break!
For the past two years, we've actually gone somewhere-the Jersey shore, NYC. But this year, Brian took work off and then we...stayed home!Mostly to get projects done around the house. Brian doesn't get home til late most nights and weekends are interupted with soccer, dance lessons, camping trips, etc. So we sorted through the toys, finished painting Athena's room, put her desk together (ah, IKEA, how many hours have we spent reading your wordless manuals and sifting through screws!), cleaned off the deck, halfway opened the pool, and cleaned out closets. It was very productive--mainly because when Brian does something he does it all the way. I had to take the kids to dental appointments to take a break! Still, there are about a 1,000 more things on our to do list...I could use another week.
Friday we went to downtown Philly for a Union pep rally. (The Union is Philly's new professional soccer team; Brian quickly jumped ship from the NY Red Bulls and bought season tickets for the Union). I have heard of the raucous crowds and party in the street for Eagles and Phillies rallies. I knew this would be smaller, but it was actually pretty tiny. Maybe 100 people there. Brian didn't care, he was thrilled. And it didn't stop Paris from unabashedly blowing his soccer horn. Brian bought the kids a shirt they could share (and one for himself, of course), and since our kids were like the only kids there, they got interviewed for numerous radio shows and blog sites, so they liked that.
Athena color cordinated her clothes with Union colors
Saturday was the actual game, and Paris and Brian went. They had a great time, and the Union won. Best of all, the commute time was cut in half (vs. going to NY). When the Union becomes *the* premiere soccer club, Brian and Paris can say they went to their very first home game...
The first home game line-up
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