Basketball coach for a day

Hallie’s started in a Salvation Army basketball league and seems excited about it. I wish it was a bit more organized, though: the staff is still trying to locate a coach.

Hallie went to her first practice yesterday and she and 9 other kids stood around until the athletic director asked if I could pinch hit as a coach for the day. While I’ve often considered volunteering to coach youth basketball, I expected to be more prepared before I took on my first team.
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Quiet in here

I spent a good portion of the day away from the keyboard, taking the kids to/from school and getting some easy-but-long-neglected things done around the house. It felt good to not be in front of a screen for a bit.

I should have some interesting things to say tomorrow as it will be my first day at the new job. Wish me luck!