College Chalktalk:NCDS: Jay Walton, Asst. Coach - Lipscomb ("A Coach's Life")
check out Jay's latest entry on college chalktalk....evidently they have asked about 75 NCAA coaches around country to post entries on coaching. I guess it's for those of us to read who don't have dream jobs! Ha!
I'm so grateful Jay followed his passion. Note it's a hard work on him at times like tonight in Waco.
Willie started crying tonight at bedtime. (TIRED)
"What's wrong, Willie?"
"Daddy's going to be too old to coach me by the time I'm in college."
Ruby was boo hoo'n at bedtime too. (ALSO TIRED) as she had been sternly corrected when I caught her deliberately writing on her PJ's????
She overheard Willie and I talking about different kinds of jobs. (Daddy's, Mine, the Pest Control man that Willie talked to over an hour and had him playing basketball in driveway before he left today.)
Choking back the tears, she calmly says---"Mom, you do a good "job" of teaching us right and wrong." ---3 1/2 years.
I guess my speech "It's my job and if we don't do teach you know no one else will...." is sinking in!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Drugs
Willie has grasped that drugs are very bad for you.
He heard on Sports Center report that some player was doing drugs which led to him to a series of questions of Jay and me. Then there's my commitment that he will be prepared for the temptations in life--lots of open and honest discussion. (My strategy is Jesus combined with strong case of FEAR.)
Is my too son too young? Not in my opinion. If he asks a question we're going to address it and if he asks more questions we'll keep answering them. If he can understand how to play varieties of poker and knows the handbook rules of multiple sports...he can grasp it.
He gets that it ruins your plans, could kill you, hurts your family and friends deeply, costs alot, jailtime, did I say could kill you etc. (Not easy to gloss over it when your parents are in law enforcement).
Before bed the other night, he slinks into Ruby's room where I was helping her get ready for bed. He has his kid toothpaste in hand, and says he doesn't think he should use it anymore.
what? why?
Turns out, in his procrastination, he was reading the back of the tube and found the "Active Drug" list. (which is sodium flouride if you're wondering).
So another conversation on medicinal drugs and I'm holding on the conversation on prescription addictions for now.
He heard on Sports Center report that some player was doing drugs which led to him to a series of questions of Jay and me. Then there's my commitment that he will be prepared for the temptations in life--lots of open and honest discussion. (My strategy is Jesus combined with strong case of FEAR.)
Is my too son too young? Not in my opinion. If he asks a question we're going to address it and if he asks more questions we'll keep answering them. If he can understand how to play varieties of poker and knows the handbook rules of multiple sports...he can grasp it.
He gets that it ruins your plans, could kill you, hurts your family and friends deeply, costs alot, jailtime, did I say could kill you etc. (Not easy to gloss over it when your parents are in law enforcement).
Before bed the other night, he slinks into Ruby's room where I was helping her get ready for bed. He has his kid toothpaste in hand, and says he doesn't think he should use it anymore.
what? why?
Turns out, in his procrastination, he was reading the back of the tube and found the "Active Drug" list. (which is sodium flouride if you're wondering).
So another conversation on medicinal drugs and I'm holding on the conversation on prescription addictions for now.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Josh Slater: To Be a Bison - Lipscomb University Athletics
Josh Slater: To Be a Bison - Lipscomb University Athletics (video link)
Lipscomb triumphs over Austin Peay in overtime 104-101 - Lipscomb University Official Athletic Site
In the midst of basketball season and after a overtime win tonight against OhioValley's Austin Peay----I am grateful for the game of basketball.
Yes, the victories are fun and we love to enjoy the success of Daddy and entire team's hard work.
But, this video is what's it's all about! (Mute my playlist before launching the video.)
Lipscomb triumphs over Austin Peay in overtime 104-101 - Lipscomb University Official Athletic Site
In the midst of basketball season and after a overtime win tonight against OhioValley's Austin Peay----I am grateful for the game of basketball.
Yes, the victories are fun and we love to enjoy the success of Daddy and entire team's hard work.
But, this video is what's it's all about! (Mute my playlist before launching the video.)
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
and "that's a WRAP!"
After a fun Fall break with Nana & Papa.....
Willie and I wrapped up Fall Break with a visit to the Little Course, a 3 par 9 hole adjacent to Vanderbilt's Legends. It's just down Franklin Road and casual. Willie was please with my "best mom" effort to get him on a real course. It dawned on me driving up to the clubhouse---I had no idea what I was doing. Not deterred, we got our clubs and headed out to the first tee. I teed off first to learn (from a friendly mom, who turned out to be one of their pros) that I needed to turn around and tee toward the first hole (not the 9th). Poor Willie--he was a little embarrassed but he hung with me. After I got pointed in the right direction....Willie coached me up on which clubs to use when and rules of the game. Of course, he beat me and we had us another memory for these precious times.
The first grade classes put on a how at the Barnyard Moosical. Willie has a bit of the theatre in him and loves an opportunity to perform---have you had dinner with us lately? Ruby gave him a great hug after his performance.
Final football pics to come. The professional photographers got some shots I couldn't resist purchasing so I'll share when I get them.
And, here's Daddy, who wrapped up another year this week. Happy 37, Daddy!!!
Bring it on, November!
Willie and I wrapped up Fall Break with a visit to the Little Course, a 3 par 9 hole adjacent to Vanderbilt's Legends. It's just down Franklin Road and casual. Willie was please with my "best mom" effort to get him on a real course. It dawned on me driving up to the clubhouse---I had no idea what I was doing. Not deterred, we got our clubs and headed out to the first tee. I teed off first to learn (from a friendly mom, who turned out to be one of their pros) that I needed to turn around and tee toward the first hole (not the 9th). Poor Willie--he was a little embarrassed but he hung with me. After I got pointed in the right direction....Willie coached me up on which clubs to use when and rules of the game. Of course, he beat me and we had us another memory for these precious times.
The first grade classes put on a how at the Barnyard Moosical. Willie has a bit of the theatre in him and loves an opportunity to perform---have you had dinner with us lately? Ruby gave him a great hug after his performance.
Baseball and Football seasons ended this week too---our last baseball of season was played on LU's Draper Diamond (Lady Softball) which was a treat to play under the big lights. The weather was cool enough I was grateful we were wrapping up Fall Ball, and the chill in the air had Willie looking alive! He earned the gameball for his best game of the season. One of the mom's asked me what I fed him before the game. My reply...."oh, it was my pregame speech." She thought I was joking.
Final football pics to come. The professional photographers got some shots I couldn't resist purchasing so I'll share when I get them.
Of course, October wraps up with some serious fun with our neighbors on Halloween. We gathered at the neighbors for dinner, costume dressing and caravan to the a nearby trunk or treat after nearby tricks and treats. We even made sure to visit our old neighbors on the way home.
And, here's Daddy, who wrapped up another year this week. Happy 37, Daddy!!!
Bring it on, November!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
the UK
Most times Willie is a big help. This morning, I had both kids ready to go to church with 10 minutes to spare to get myself ready---which is a breeze if I have no interruptions. I sent Willie and Ruby to get buckled in and to read while I pulled myself together.
Thankfully, when I entered the garage I heard no feuding only willie reading sweetly to Ruby. On the way to church, he proceeded to read about the author to her noting she was from the UK. He paused and said.."Ruby, you know where the UK is right?"
"Where?"
"Kentucky."
I insert "actually, in this case, Willie, it the United Kingdom. Do you know where the United Kingdom is?"
He replies, "yes, it's where ALL people live."
Thankfully, when I entered the garage I heard no feuding only willie reading sweetly to Ruby. On the way to church, he proceeded to read about the author to her noting she was from the UK. He paused and said.."Ruby, you know where the UK is right?"
"Where?"
"Kentucky."
I insert "actually, in this case, Willie, it the United Kingdom. Do you know where the United Kingdom is?"
He replies, "yes, it's where ALL people live."
Saturday, October 16, 2010
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