Basketball

So one of my goals this year was to go out on a limb, get out of my comfort zone and do something that makes me uncomfortable. NOT an easy thing for me to do but so good for me to do. This year I really wanted to play on the ward basketball team. It has been like FOREVER since I have played a real game. I usually just stick to playing "knock-out" with the neighbor kids. Since I did grow up playing b-ball and since I really just wanted to be "involved" with people in my ward and not just see them on Sundays where we are so prim and proper. But I wanted friends and to converse with them outside of church where we can see our true personalities. So I signed up. When I told TJ I was going to play he said I should because I actually have a decent shot. It made me feel really good that he thinks that. Anyways I missed the first game because TJ was at a scout campout (FREEZING). But today I went (just barely because I was so worried I would totally suck). But turns out no one on the team is that good (besides a few) and I fit right in. I AM SO GLAD I WENT! It was so fun and it brought back a lot of memories. By the end of the game girls on the other team were asking if I could sit out and give them a break(meaning they thought I was good). I am so glad I didn't miss out and let my fear keep me from having fun. I think that sometimes as moms we forget who we are and forget about all of the things that make us who we are. I think our kids love us more and look up to us more and we teach them more by remembering ourselves and to continue our hobbies and doing the things we love to do. And by picking up new hobbies. A very big lesson learned today and I can't wait till our next game.

On a side note, TJ went on a work trip today and won't be back for 5 days. AGHHH! I am somewhat dreading it. I miss him already.