Will has decided to join the Chess Club at the Junior High. I have spent years signing him up for various activities because he never seemed to show an interest in anything without that initial push. I am very excited he has found something he likes enough to be motivated on his own!
You should have heard Helena's reaction when I told her. She called me on her cell phone to see if I had arrived at the school to pick them up yet, and to express concern that Will wasn't at their standard meeting place (don't be fooled! She was worried he'd make her late to ballet). When I told her that he had already called me and gotten permission to stay after for Chess Club, her response was, "...........(dramatic pause).........Chess Club?!?" (you will only be able to hear the tone of her voice if you have ever had a 15 year old social butterfly daughter or been one yourself). When she and I got home I cautioned her that I never wanted to hear the terms "geek" and/or "nerd" escape her lips. She has a rather limited and egocentric view about what is considered "cool" and "acceptable". She was very gracious, however, and promised to be fully supportive of her brother's new interest.
Hope she will be as supportive with the next club he is planning to join next week...... The Axis and Allies Club. :)
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