Fall Back
My mind, body, and soul cannot get it together when the time decides to “fall back.”
The sun is clocking out at 5:30 now, and the minute it goes down, everything in me says, “Girl, it’s bedtime.” Meanwhile, dinner still needs cooking, homework still needs checking, and lunches need to be packed with personal notes to the kids. Evenings feel rushed. And don’t get me started on waking up for my 5 a.m. walk in the cold and the dark. I hate it. But I do it anyway…MESSAGE!
The clocks weren’t the only thing falling back this week, though.
The End of Soccer Season
Just like that, it’s the end of soccer season. The Cobras won the semifinal Thursday and earned a shot at the championship on Saturday. And who was waiting for us? The Blue Jays.
The same Blue Jays who beat us at the start of the season. And twice near the end of the season. Just to turn around and beat us again in the championship.
We prepared. We practiced. And we had a plan. We gave them a hell of a fight. But almost doesn’t count.
And that’s it right there. Sometimes you still lose. Preparation doesn’t guarantee the win. It guarantees you showed up as your best self. And honestly? That’s a lesson I need as much as those kids do.
What I’m Taking With Me
What I’ll remember most from the end of soccer season isn’t the score.
It’s Arrington. His attitude and his mental strength have grown so much. I’ve watched him get stronger in his head, not just in his feet. And mental toughness is so important, on the field and everywhere else. Watching him build it has been one of the best parts of my season.
And it’s me. I’ve written about the competitor in me before, but this season she got turned up a notch. With Coach Poku settled into his role and the help of our other parent and family coaches, I felt confident. Fired up. Ready to compete. I wanted that trophy. I wanted us on top….And I still do.
We didn’t get it this time. But I know exactly who we are now.
Something’s Coming
Here’s a little secret: the cameras were rolling this season. More on that before spring. That’s all I’m saying for now. 😉
BTW: “I never lose. I either win or learn.” – Nelson Mandela
This weekend, we learned. Now tell me: what’s a loss that taught you more than a win ever could? Drop it in the comments, and subscribe to @LifeinAD on YouTube so you don’t miss what’s coming.
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