Bowling

Our local bowling alley gave the kids cards for one free game of bowling per day throughout the summer. All we have to pay for is our shoes. So, we have been going bowling off and on. My mom took the kids bowling while she was here with them a few weeks ago, and this week, I have taken the kids a couple of times. Yesterday, my sister and nephews joined us, as well. It was a good time.

Although the kids always want to win, I really don't take the bowling too seriously. In fact, the other day, I bowled most of my frames with my cell phone in my left hand and my bowling ball in my right hand, all the while talking to my mom on the phone. The kids got a bit frustrated with me because they could tell that I was not "trying" too hard, but it was a fun hour of entertainment anyway.

The first time that we went bowling this summer, we were not on the "cosmic" side. In other words, the house lights were on on our side of the bowling alley, and there were not neon lights or flashes from the disco ball. So, now, each time that we enter the bowling alley and head for the cashier, Connor is quick to say, "We need to be on the cosmic side." So far, the cashier has been able to honor his request, and therefore, we bowl in the cosmic atmosphere which makes our white shirts and socks really bright, almost glowing, and all of the neon accents on the shoes, walls, tables, etc. are rather vibrant. Bowling in the cosmos seems to really add to the experience for Connor, so I hope that we can continue to luck-out and get on the cosmic side each time.

Megan has been at Police Academy this week. For the past two days, we have picked her up at 3pm and headed for the bowling alley. As soon as she got in the car today, she said, "I don't want to go bowling today. I am too tired." I was afraid that Connor was going to be upset because I noticed that he put on socks and his crocs as we headed out the door to pick-up Megan. I figured that he wore the socks thinking that we were going bowling. But, he was enthralled in his Pokemon game and did not seem to mind that I headed back to the house and not to the bowling alley.

I have not taken pictures during our bowling escapades, but I will try to do so next time. Until then ... enjoy your day and send some comments my way if you have a moment. I would love to hear from you!