So Friday afternoon on our mini getaway, Dave calls me from the rec center and says he is picking me up in 5 minutes because there is an organized dodge ball game in the gym.
Reliving in my mind my dodge ball days, my first response was "I am not playing dodge ball". To my relief, Dave told me I only needed to come and watch.....we were headed to dinner after the game so being in one location helped.
For the game, they used these nice small foam style balls that you really had to throw with a curve in order to get them to go anywhere. Emily was thrilled to be on the team with her new friend Hannah. Matt was with Dave. Although the kids had fun it was Dave who was having a little too much fun. He was very thrilled when he would get someone out and felt free to tell them they were out. Ahhh....he was in competitive mode. :) Emily's technique included waiting in the background...there were a few times she was in the final two......have to remember that for next time. Matt, he was the dive king. Every time a ball came his way he would dive to avoid being hit. He spent more time on the floor than standing up.....so funny!!
They were having a great time until the last game. It was the recreation center staff against the guests and well the first ball thrown which was meant for an older boy beaned Matt right in the back of the head. All was well until he realized everyone was looking at him and then the water works came. Of course, the poor guy that hit him came out at the end of the game and was so apologetic. I asked Matt later if he would play dodge ball again and he said a firm "no".
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