Sport

It's always irritated me some that math is called "maths" here and sports are called "sport" here. But alas thus begins many differences between England English and US English, which is another subject matter entirely.



All three kids got involved in sport this autumn. Trevon and Madeleiene participated in football playing in a fun, low-key community football league, whilst Dallin ran cross country for the school's middle school cross country team. Although we are happy to have our Saturdays back (for the moment, anyway) these activities were great all the way around. Madeleine really enjoyed football and made some nice friends. Trevon enjoyed moments of football, but mostly enjoyed straying from the football pitch to wander and do whatever his little heart desired. At least he looked dang cute in his uniform!













Dallin had a great season running cross country, racing against fellow 6th graders and 7th and 8th graders. It was his first attempt at any kind of real running, and he managed to finish in the top half at every single meet and often in the top third. We are very proud of Dallin!


Warm-ups






And they're off!






Crossing the finish line


Registering his time




Replacing lost calories