Elm Grove defeats the Barnes Eagles
5-2 in an exciting match with the lads down 2-1 before storming back in the second half and the game tied at the middle mark. Eitan assigned middle-back, a new position, and Jack (pictured) the sweeper. Together, they are the All Stars' defense and, with the job, comes the pressure: The Dads yell and shout if a ball gets by and Alphie, the goal-keeper, quick to blame. Still, Coach heaps praise on the boys , and appreciates that the back-field cedes glory to the strikers and wingers, Eitan's natural position. I ask him if he wants to return to the left wing but he is happy to go with what Coach says best for the team. And , besides, his way not to question authority.
Me:
"What time did Kamila come in last night?"
Sonnet:
"5AM."
Me:
"You heard her?"
Sonnet:
"Yes."
Me:
"Just like a mother..."
Sonnet:
"I am a mother."
Madeleine:
"Can I practice my trumpet?"
Sonnet:
"Let's let Kamila sleep a while, shall we?"
Madeleine:
"But I will play softly."
Me:
"You'll play softly."
Madeleine:
"I can, Dad. It's only the trumpet."
Me:
"Like yesterday when you were blasting away at 8:30AM."
Madeleine:
"It was not blasting. I was practicing Jingle Bells."
Sonnet:
"We know, honey, but let's wait for a little bit."
