Although I am not a parent I do think I have the “Soccer Mom” syndrome deeply ingrained when I watch a sport of anyone I know. This came bubbling to the surface on Tuesday when watching Aimee, our 11 year old neices’ Softball game. First of all, this was the first softball game of the season and she did great (as 3rd base). However as a “Softball Mom” I had some issues with the game; such as the teenaged umpire who was far more concerned with her low-crack showing pants and hair style then the game. She never swept the home plate, causing one poor girl to run to home and miss the plate…by a couple feet and have to search for it (don’t worry she was still safe). They also called the game at the top of an inning “because they don’t have a chance to catch up”- well just let the poor girls play the full game anyway (they did end up playing, because of ‘parent’ complaint)!
It was so fun to watch the game but I have to admit I will have to think LONG and HARD before signing my kids up for sports- because I am very vocal and opinionated. Maybe they can do fly fishing…that’s not really a “Soccer Mom” sport.
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Looks like you guys had a fun and eventful trip. Next time your here, you should come see us. I honestly don't know if I'm a soccer mom or not yet. Maybe I'll find out soon when Katelyn starts playing sports.
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