The kids bowled at Century this morning--the 35 foot pattern--and the third and final practice squad. AJ and Juan made it on their red eye relatively unscathed. The very nice people at Steak n Shake managed a lunch order for 17 people, and we returned to a hotel devoid of the loud family reunion and the "weddings gone wild" family. Some of the families have moved to quieter rooms, which with our early morning wake up manana will help them get ready for their squad.
Juan had a group meeting in the late afternoon in the lobby/breakfast room. He talked to the kids as a group about working together, and what they could do to assure making the cut. Then he worked with each kid individually in order to assure they knew their game plan for each center. The kids were presented with their Mickey Mouse ears, which we want them to wear for pictures. The idea of wearing them into the first squad and watching the other parents come unglued got a laugh. Then several of the moms coordinated a group dinner, and a quick pick up later, there was a spread of everything from pizza to wings to salads to riblets, all for $5 a person. AMAZING work, Joyce.
The kids are getting out of the pool right now, so I'll let them get started. We have an early morning, so they'e not going to be in my room long.
Gotta split,
Angel
