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Basketball

At 7 & 8 my boys are still scared of the ball hitting their face with the huge mass. They even have special small balls and lower nets. Andres is athletic and competitive. William is tall so he's a defensive force even if he's not as athletic. I say he's lovely but kids compare themselves with peers and siblings, so we have to say that about William. They look for approval all the time. I don't always like to watch because it's too chaotic and the kids don't know how to listen, and I find that frustrating. They come over for drinks often. I wonder if they're going to develop independence but they are very young and seem normal amongst their peers.

Supposedly I told my parents not to come to my sporting events but they snuck to a few, supposedly. Not sure now why I said that. Perhaps I wanted to sink or swim without them. I'm much more open to support now.