She’s done it again. I was a little behind, so I apologize for the delay. But there’s more good stuff in here. Don’t you all feel like you’re almost a part of her family? You’d better listen to what “Mama Sayz.”
ROAD TRIP DIARY
My original intention for the “Road Trip Diaries” were to give time-stamped mini-blogs of our family trip to Florida. However, after our 18-20 hour trip turned into 24-26 hours (each way!) I’ve changed my mind. About 30 minutes into our drive, three-year-old Tiffany asked, “Are we there yet?” At first, everyone in the truck laughed. But then she asked aproximately a hundred million more times before we actually got to our final destination and it wasn’t quite as funny anymore. In fact, is was downright irritating, but I certainly felt her pain. We were all packed up with any and every electronic that you could imagine to keep us entertained but then another smart aleck in the very back of the SUV, which was packed to the fullest capacity, mumbled under her breath “there’s not enough electronics in the world” that could stop her boredom. Oh well, I guessed she missed the memo on “let’s enjoy some QUALITY family time.” So instead of giving you the diaries, I’ll go over some highlights (and lowlights) of the trip and also answer a few of the questions left in the comments section from last week.
Well, of course we all know that the game against George Mason didn’t go quite the way we wanted but we can definitely learn something from this game and one of most important to me is that no one likes to lose. Whether it’s dealing with not getting the job you interviewed for, or being dumped in a failed relationship and especially not in a competitive game of basketball. Now, if I as a parent/fan don’t like the feeling of a loss, imagine what the players and coaches feel – and with that thought in mind, let’s pick up the pieces and move on. Now even though the games against UCF and Rider were much more exciting and fun to watch, they nearly sent me into cardiac arrest! The atmosphere was incredible. My family came in from the Washington, D.C. area and was truly amazed by the sea of purple that sat across from them. I told them if they thought this was impressive, they would be floored at a home game at Bramlage.
The families of all of the basketball players really weren’t able to spend a lot of time with our sons/grandsons/nephews/brothers until Saturday. We chose to spend our time at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. While waiting for the kids to get off of one of the roller coasters, Calvin heard some poor woman screaming at the top of her lungs as she went upside down and into a mountain at full speed. Then Calvin thought about it and said if the kids come out with the next group of people, the scream we heard was not a woman after all and that he was for sure that it was Lil’ Mike. Don’t you know Lil’ Mike led the group out of the exit of the ride and, once confronted, proudly owned up to the girlish screams…
We had a blast at at the parks, riding various rides, playing games and just running arround with the entire family. Not only did Mona and Tom, and other close family members make the trip, even Grandma Candi was there. Now that’s a miracle in itself to get her outside of D.C.
All in all, it was a good trip.
Since this took a little longer than I thought I’ll just choose one of the questions to touch on from the comments this week.
And the lucky person to have there question answered is…Superksufan.
“How does Mike like not being able to talk to the media?”
Well, “Super K,” when Lil’ Mike comes home we do not discuss the details of what goes on with the team and their rules. Why? Because when we are at home it is one of the only times that we can spend together as a family. Therefore, I really cannot answer for him as to how he feels about the rule BUT I can tell you how I feel about it. I don’t mind it at all. Without having to speak to the media after every game or for that matter after everything that he does gives him time to focus on the important things like school, family, basketball and just being a typical college kid. Believe me, I know he’s quite entertaining to listen and talk to. However, let’s all take one for the team and live with this rule respectfully.
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Mama, thanks for the posts! I look forward to reading your comments and insight into Michael and our team.
Take care and GO CATS!
Mama, I look forward to reading your insight on Mike and the team for the next 3.5 years!
Loved reading the blog this week! Thanks!
Thanks Mama for answering my question! Your the best!
I love reading your blogs and appreciate all that you do.
I don’t mind the rule and I am glad to hear that it works out for the best for both Mike and your family.
Take care!
Any chance Lil’ Mike will stay another year after this one?
Glad to hear you guys got to go down to Florida with the team.
Are you going to the tournament in NY as well?
Mama, Love the insight into your life in Manhattan, I truly hope you are enjoying your time in the little apple. Has Lil’ Mike found a favorite local place to eat in Manhattan? What is your favorite part of Manhattan so far? Keep up the good work and make sure to let Mike know that former Wildcats across the country are really having fun watching him and the other boys play.