Woe's of a Soccer Mom/Coach?

I think it is now official. All previous diagnoses aside. I am a nut. I am looney. I am absolutely certifiable. I am as crazy as they come. Whoo Hooo!

Tell me on what planet do I live? Because suddenly I was struck with the impression that there are more that 24 hours in a day. There are more than 7 days in a week. More than 30 days in a month. There is more than 30 days in a month?? When'd they start that one? ;-)

Have I told you I'm taking a demanding writing class? Lots of work to do for it every week. Oh, I told you that? Ok.

Have I told you I'm a Cub Scout leader? I have? Ah well..we meet weekly. It is all very new for me. So much to learn. And ya know what? My wonderful, sweet 8 yr-old little boy..is very calm compared to some of the other boys I am now working with. He's such a good boy.

I got a call yesterday...I'm certain this part is new. See...soccer season is starting for my three oldest. It is through the city and a very good program run by volunteer coaches. Catch that? Volunteer coaches. Yep..they called me. Practically begging me to coach my 6 yr-olds team. I said no. Aren't you proud of me? I said no. But then I called back today. I said yes. My kids have enjoyed the program for two great seasons. How could I just say no, when my mind kept telling me that I could squeeze it in?? Huh?? Tell me?? I just never win the arguments with myself.

This never-played-soccer-before-she-had-children-on-a-soccer-team-mom, is now Coach! HA! Maybe I'll be so bad they won't ask me again. I suddenly find myself lacking in way too many skills here. I know I can learn...I can. I wouldn't agree to do all this new stuff if I didn't think I could do it. But I played softball growing up, not soccer.

Where's Dad in all this you may wonder? And if not..wonder for a moment for me...

He's supporting this crazy lady he married in all of it. His work hours make such volunteering very difficult. But you know that one Saturday in October I've already completely committed myself to a church activity? He's gonna be coaching soccer.

The important part of all of this..(at least I keep telling myself this..) is that I am not alone in any of it. I have help at Cub Scouts (from a very pregnant co-leader but she is cool and great with the boys...). I have help at soccer..not just my husband but also the other coach I conned am sharing practice time with. At the same park, same age group, same time. The idea is we can let the kids scrimmage at the end of the practice.

The writing..well that I'm pretty much on my own for. (Who would I really want to help me with it anyway? I type at least twice as fast as my sweet husband). On a brightside ..I am getting a huge kick out of the story I am working on. It helps the writing go much quicker. If only I could get through the critiques as quick.