Twice as nice!

And, just like that, we've now got a collective 10 covid vaccines in the books. We're currently 60/40 m:p, and Z will add to the Pfizer tally when they get their booster in a few weeks. But for now, everyone is as fully up to date as they can possibly be. Big exhale.... (Also, Amity's arm was more sore from the flu shot than it was from this second covid shot. She pretty much had ZERO side effects!)

(W)rec(k) Soccer!

Z played their third season of high school rec soccer this fall. They had an awesome coach (who is also their pediatrician) and a pretty sweet group of kiddos including a teammate from the previous 2 seasons. It was the first time they've played 11v11 on a full sized field (not counting school soccer) and, not unrelatedly, it was probably also the season when they *played* the most. Z's attendance at the games was perfect, and despite the fact I think they had 18? 19? rostered players the team was almost ALWAYS short of subs and sometimes couldn't even field a full 11. See the above picture here, for instance - 1 whole sub! Yes, high schoolers are busy, yes, rec soccer is a fun and low key commitment, but it's still a bit frustrating. While they were often on the losing end of the score line, I think they all (mostly) had fun and even enjoyed a win late in the season. Go Blue!

Ball Kid

Through the "Girls Can Club" Amity was given the opportunity to be a ball kid for UVA's 2nd round NCAA play off game. Here she is, hanging out just a few feet away from one of her favorite defenders.

Finally!

Today was the day! Amity's been on the books since the day they announced approval for 5-11 year olds, but her appointment wasn't until next Saturday, keeping with the idea that more vulnerable kiddos and families should go first. However, fortune favors the flexible, and when we got a call that her pediatrician's office had one extra dose, we jumped at the opportunity (and in the car). Many many thanks to the amazing pediatricians and staff and their herculean efforts these last 20 months. We love our pediatricians so! Let the 5 week countdown begin!