We knew it was a possibility. We've been checking the weather all week for Flushing, New York. This afternoon it was final, the U.S. Open Kids Day would be cancelled. Brady has shed quite a few tears the last couple of days. My heart hurts for him. It's the thing he wanted to do most this summer. He has looked forward to it since this day last year.
I know there's always next year. But, next year is forever away for an eight year old. I also know that disappointment is a part of life. It's still hard to see your child disappointed. That darn hurricane! This let down has made me realize that Brady has had very few disappointments in his life so far, and for that I am thankful.
So, I'm not sure what we will do tomorrow in its place. I've been trying to think of something fun we can do (indoors)...but haven't come up with anything. What could possibly top getting to see Roger Federer or getting Novak Djokavich's signature? Or getting to hit with one of the pro's racquets? Or clocking your serve speed? Hitting with one of the top juniors in the world? Or watching the pro's practice together? I just don't think anything is going to top that for Brady. Unless.....maybe......
We get a......
Puppy?
Ok, I'm just kidding. (Don't worry Eric, I really am kidding)
Well.....sort of. It is crazy to think of what you will do for your children.
There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love.
~Martin Luther King Jr.
16 comments:
Oh Kerri!! That stinks! Poor Brady. I remember the fun he had last year. (I guess "fun" is a bit of an understatement huh??)
How about a movie and a trip to Chuck E Cheese?
Camping in the living room with Dad??
Or...I guess the puppy would work!!:)
Hope there is at least a few smiles in your house tomorrow!
have a happy day kerri!
Go with the puppy.
Oh, you would be one brave mama to get a puppy right before school starts:)
So, sorry for his disappointment. . .it's hard doing this mom thing isn't it?
Heres hoping you have a good weekend, even though. . .
Oh I am so sorry for Brady! Such sad news for him.....get the puppy!!
A DOG!!! NO STINKIN' WAY!!!!!
Love,
Your Wonderful, Caring Husband who doesn't want to clean up Dog S**T!!
Just kidding babe! Whatever you want!!!!
Well, I think you just got the "go ahead" on the dog issue...and Brady will love it! Sometimes the good things are worth the wait..he'll have a great time next year!
I'm so sad for Brady. That is very disappointing. You are so right, a year seems like a lifetime for a kid. I hope he is ok!!!
That quote you put at the end is amazing, and so true.
It is so true - we want to protect our kids from disappointment - but indeed, it is part of life that they will need to learn to deal with (but not just yet....). So sorry.
Oh that really is a bummer!
I guess you need to find something else for him to look forward to asap!! Or....get the puppy :-D (so cute)
I can't help myself...get a puppy!!! (We rescued one on an impulse last summer and it was the best decision ever -- even for my husband who was slightly against it...)
Oh no! Bless his heart! I know he has to be devastated. I vote for the puppy!!!!
That's a bummer for sure! I love the picture with the rainbow! :-) So did you get a puppy? LOL
Blessings,
Jill
Poor Brady! What a bummer :( and poor Mom, I know sometimes things like this are harder on us as we watch them suffer.
So sorry. A year is a really long time. You are right!
We played tennis for the first time in several years last weekend. I thought of you guys. It was a lot of fun.
Go ahead..get a puppy...everyone is doing it! Not us!
WHat a bummer!!! Puppy sounds like a great substitution! I vote for a super cool bulldog. :)
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