Today is Liz’s Senior Day. It is the last home game for Liz playing field hockey for St Pauls School for Girls. It also marks the last time Liz and Eden will play field hockey (or any sport) together. Although they are the oldest of our 6 kids, based on ages, sex, and sports played by our kids, this is likely the last time any of our kids will play on the same sports team from here on out. It is crazy that it has come this fast.

Recently, the girls were both featured together to promote a game. They have both been playing varsity sports since they were freshmen. And, Liz, as a senior, has been a standout performer this year.  And Eden has been a starter.

Their team has not performed as well as in years’ past, as it is not as deep with talent and with effort. But it has been a true joy and a pleasure as a parent to watch the two of them compete. And then see how they interact on the rides home. Liz is so supportive of her younger sister. And picks her up. And Eden looks up to Liz. And also helps her in ways in which she needs help.

I am not looking forward to the end of this road. The road has been long, but now on the last mile, I realize I was racing too much, rather than rolling down the windows and enjoying the cool breeze and the sun shining on my face. Good luck today, girls. And, Liz, thanks for the ride.