Well, what do you think of these girls?
We think they're awfully sweet, and can imagine them fitting right in with our crew. They're not ours yet, as there is still an adoption process to go through, and after that a trial period, but we're hoping to have them here within the next week (or so).
AppleApple was particularly crushed that we couldn't keep them after their visit yesterday, but they need to be vetted, and we really weren't entirely prepared. In fact, Kevin is working right now to fix our gates, which have fairly wide openings underneath. The girls have an adventuring streak and they're really quick tiny.
DJ is a spaniel cross, and Suzi appears to be part Jack Russell terrier and part chihuahua (those ears!). They're middle-aged, and have been together for a long time, which is why they're being adopted together. Old friends.
Our other weekend activity is WATCHING THE OLYMPICS! Anyone else out there insatiable Olympics fans? We are! Also enjoyable is hearing the kids imagine which Olympic events they'd like to compete in. Fooey and CJ are keen on gymnastics (although Fooey wasn't sure she'd like doing it in front of so many people; "I'll just cheer you on, Mama!"). AppleApple, of course, is planning to play for Canada's women's soccer team. (Albus appears not to harbour Olympic ambitions.)
I especially enjoyed seeing the Canadian women's soccer team in action yesterday against South Africa. Somehow, I was able to write at the same time (whether or not it's my best work is, however, debatable.) This evening, I'm playing a soccer game, and I found myself irresistably drawn to the commentating voice. "The Kickers are going in as the underdogs in this match and unfortunately they'll be missing their strongest player today, but if the team can keep their focus and hold it together, they might just hang on and keep their position in the standings." (Which is, um, last, so that shouldn't prove too trying a task).
Kevin coached Albus's team to a fifth place finish (of twelve teams) in their tournament this weekend. This was unexpected given that the team had only won twice all season. They were a bunch of average-skilled kids, with a few who hadn't played before, and they were hampered by team members who failed to show up all season too, and often had to play games with no subs. (Sometimes, in house league, I suspect parents sign their kids up, but the kids themselves aren't that interested.) The good news is that the core group really learned how to work as a team. We were very proud of their effort and finish at the end.Labels: dog, kids, Olympics, soccer, writing