Getting it wrong…
Tears streamed down Christopher’s face, ‘Mum I didn’t win a trophy!” he managed to explain. Earlier that day a mother had demanded to see the coaches score sheet – she had been keeping score and was adamant her 8 year old child and his partner should have won the runners up TROPHY!!! Oh dear, I had
Everyone’s a Winner!
Freddie’s mum came to pick him up after the tournament. “How did he go,” she asked. Freddie had won 1 and lost 2, one of these very narrowly and really enjoyed the event and playing with his mates and becoming a better competitor. “Does he get a trophy or something?” Urgh! This is a growing trend, everyone’s
Tomorrow never comes ….
I said .. "You can have it tomorrow!" and the reaction was not what I had expected. A few tears and a stern look. Hold on, didn't I just say "Yes"? The problem was not the yes or no but the timeframe. You see I was talking to my 6 year old daughter (some time ago!) and