Dd2 finally got her rec soccer team assignment. She knew exactly one kid on the team. They played soccer together last spring and despite dd2 trying to be friends with her, the other kid literally never spoke to her.
So I texted the roster to a friend who has a DD the same age and asked if he knew anyone, and were they nice kids. All he could say was Kid A was on his DD’s club team and Kid B went to School X. Would not comment on personalities. His answers seemed very measured and purposeful. Which didn’t give me any comfort.
I was texting another of DD2’s friend’s parents and said I was disappointed that DD2 didn’t know anyone on the team. She is a coach but her DD is in a younger division - so I asked if she knew DD2’s coach. She is a very positive person and never has a bad word to say about anyone.
She said she did know the coach. I said, “Oh great! Is his DD a nice kid?”
She said, “Um. Kinda.”
Great.
So once again DD2 gets screwed with her team. I don’t care if they never win - it’s rec - it’s meant to be fun. But it doesn’t sound fun. I just wanted her to be with a couple of buddies and have fun during her fall transition to a new school.
I should have offered to coach, but I don’t know enough about the game to be able to teach them. But that probably doesn’t matter.
Ugh. I’m just so disappointed for her. Again.
On the bright side, perhaps it will clear up our schedule a bit 🤪
New school announced that all games will be held on Thursdays. Great idea, except… I have 2 kids playing different sports and a DH that can never ditch out of work on Tuesdays or Thursdays.