Thanks for your kind words countrygirl. I agree with you 100% about the committment it takes, finacially, emotionally, and time-wise. People at work laugh at me when I get outraged that soccer shorts and a jersey for a small child cost $60.
But I wouldn't trade getting to see him have a good time and write essays about soccer and how much he likes it when he's in school.

I also feel for you in your situtaion with the club. Once you get involved, it is hard to say no. You basically have to think about what is best for you too. Last year, I took on two more kids at the school and I had to limit myslef just to the one boy this year. It got to be too much with three kids and I was stretched too far.

It is hard sometimes to find that balance between doing too little and doing too much. Remember that if you don't feel good about what you're doing anymore, how does that make the people feel around you feel? Good luck with finding a replacement.

[ February 13, 2003, 02:40 PM: Message edited by: Candice Johnson ]