Fall Extracurriculars

Trying to find the right balance for these activities can be a big struggle at these ages. Right now the kids are technically managing three activities each, but trying to keep it more low-key and spread out with not having horseback as often as well as not much overlap of soccer and golf. It also helps that DI is the same time and location for both kiddos. They want to do everything and we say no to a lot, BUT here is what they have been up to with extracurriculars this fall!

Soccer
This season went by quickly! Makin enjoyed the time with his friends on the team.

Destination Imagination
The program is going strong at the school again this year. Brad and I have a bit more experience under our belts when it comes to running the program, but still find more ways we can improve (such is life right!?). Brad is challenged as a coach this year taking on the younger set of kiddos as he is coaching the team with Makin on it made up of 3rd graders and one 4th grader with quite a variety of personalities. I'm coaching (although I would have preferred to assist for many reasons) Lorelei's team. This is 5th grade with one 3rd grader. I'm out of my comfort zone with this, but thankfully have some great kiddos I'm working with! The regional competition is set for February 29th.

Polynesian Movement
Lorelei has a different class dynamic this year but still overall likes the class. It is a lot of older girls who act pretty "rowdy" (mom would say typical silly middle school girls!?). She had her first performance mid-October and will have several others throughout the year.

Golf
Originally Makin had decided to focus on golf as his sport for this season because his coach and teammates weren't forming a team for soccer, but then they changed their minds and he really likes playing on a team, so Sept/Oct became focused on soccer (with only time for one golf tournament Columbus Day) and then he played in several tournaments in November. We love how much he enjoys this sport and the tournaments really help him understand what it is like to golf competitively.

Horseback
We intended to start this back up in October but kept putting it off because life is busy! We got started back up again for November and plan to go every other week and we are not sure how long we will keep it up before taking a break again. :) Lorelei would hope never!