Slow down the pace

We left tball a little early today and skipped a lacrosse game for Ryley.  We take their sports seriously but sometimes we just want our Saturdays back.  We felt guilty for a little while but that feeling was gone as soon as we were in the car together.  We drove upstate to my cousins house.  I always love taking the drive because we pass horse farms and drive to an area that is less busy and congested.  I felt relaxed as soon as we arrived.   The highlight of my day was watching my kids play in the pouring rain with no care that they were soaked.  Their clothes and hair were soaked to the bone and yet they were running around with smiles on their faces.  The backyard was one huge playground with lots of laughter.   What sports did we miss?  I don't remember.