Just a quiet Friday night in Keeneville. Yep, doing what most families do in their quiet time; pick out starting lineup songs for Monday night’s home opener. Hard decisions. The last two weeks have been a little hectic around Adams Street. Coach had two a day practices; gotta get those ladies into defensive shape. Keeping Mrs. Coach Keene in defense shape is tackling my career and my two little men in uniform. Raising Justice and Cameron is like two-a-days, twenty four hours a day. Between spelling words and SpongeBob it’s enough to make any sane mother cry for a few quiet minutes of alone time. Speaking of alone time, I grant myself a short vacation every weekend to the grocery store. Glamorous, I know. I was in Wal-mart, checking out the toy aisle--on my way to the light bulbs--and found myself in a very interesting conversation. Well I should clarify—eavesdropping on a conversation. I heard the clerk say to this gentleman, “This is a great hoop and you want two?” Immediately my ears perked up. Hey, hey, somebody is getting a full court for Christmas. Awesome! As the conversation continues, I am now looking at bikes, and still listening. “How many feet is a basketball court?” The clerk says, “Honestly, no clue.” So me--being the quiet coaches wife I am nonchalantly wheeled my grocery packed cart by and said, “84 Feet, coach’s wife.” I wish I could have had a camera. These two men looked at me like I was an extraterrestrial. I wanted to pull a Justice Keene and yell “Boo-Ya” as I strolled by, but I kept my beam under control. My second encounter this week showing off my “10 years as a coach’s wife resume” was explaining to an 84 year old man what Grinnell style offense meant. People--I truly think I am ready for my own talk show. Anyhoo, have I mentioned how excited we are to be orange and black? Coach and I have a super awesome surprise for the players next week. We had some amazing signs made to decorate the locker room. (Pictures to follow) It’s going to rock our Washington Street Hanger. Not to mention the entire theme of havoc Coach has created around the Bomber name. From Wingman awards to the Red Bird Arena poster being made. Changing culture is hard work. I like to think of myself as a “change agent.” Not only do I get to lead my way of life at work, but I get to come home and consult Coach on the culture he is establishing for girls basketball. You couldn’t find a more passionate consultant about the cause and my price is just right! Well, this Monday night will be the first time in ten years I have not sat behind the bench. Our gym is set up with bleachers on one side and the players in chairs on the other. I guess if my biggest dilemma going into game one is where me and the kids will sit, I think we are going to be just fine! Go Bombers---See you at the game!
