We've had a very nice Thanksgiving with Sarah's sister and her family. Even though it poured rain all day Thanksgiving, the children were on good behavior and even ate their turkey.

  

It has been a successful soccer season for the Panthers and their coach - me. With one game to go, we are 6 and 1 (although you're not supposed to count goals). Skipper has scored half our goals. Hank has fun, runs fast, but is not determined to get the ball in the net.

The main problem is the parents. Last week, one of the mothers was distraught that we didn't stop play when one of the players was down. There would be a lot of play stoppage if we followed her rule. This week, Hank, Huey, and Alden started rough housing among themselves during the game resulting in a goal by the other team. My assistant coach came over to me and said "If you don't stop their behavior, I'm not going to help you out anymore, and he stormed off." Give me a break.