Well, hit the USTA tennis circuit today with my oldest daughter. Yes, she was crushed 0-6, 0-6 but to top it off, it was by an 11 year old. Her mother says she plays 3 hours a day! Wow...not only is it a lot of time but also, expensive! Her friend who is also 14 almost lost to a 8 year old and she is pretty good. So watch out for the young kids--peaking a little early I would say! Is the world crazy out there?
In spite of the recession, we have been fortunate to be invited to a few parties this year. Tonight was a lovely party with a small group of friend and their children. Lovely, lovely, lovely, perfect evening!
Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season--4 more days.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
TENNIS-BALLS-A-RINGING
Well, hit the USTA tennis circuit today with my oldest daughter. Yes, she was crushed 0-6, 0-6 but to top it off, it was by an 11 year old. Her mother says she plays 3 hours a day! Wow...not only is it a lot of time but also, expensive! Her friend who is also 14 almost lost to a 8 year old and she is pretty good. So watch out for the young kids--peaking a little early I would say! Is the world crazy out there?
In spite of the recession, we have been fortunate to be invited to a few parties this year. Tonight was a lovely party with a small group of friend and their children. Lovely, lovely, lovely, perfect evening!
Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season--4 more days.
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Hey PPPG - I tagged you. Also made a little comment about you in the tag ;-)
And I do agree about how crazy it is to be peaking at such a young age. I have NEVER seen that type of situation result in anything good. . .
I love Christmas parties. My Little Brother has seen the ball and he loves it (he plays tennis too)
Love that tennis ball bulb!
Hopefully she had a little bit of fun, at least anticipatory, or was she too stressed out? As someone who did the figure skating thing, it can be rugged, but it was also great discipline.
Good for you on enjoying the parties!
Ho-Ho-Ho,
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Those crazy 8-year-olds! I worry so much about kids like that... I hope they don't have ulcers already! Sounds like your daughter has the perfect balance of being talented at this but also doing other things. Love the ornament, too!
Just wanted to let you know that I left you a little something on my blog!
My hubby and I often have this conversation about kids peaking early. There is a good chance they will burn out when they are too good at 10. My husband also firmly believes that their early success may lead to a lifetime of disappointment in the workplace and in other places of their lives.
Our son is just average and we have to remind him often that it is ok.
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