Fitting In

For 25 years and with four children I managed to evade the evil label 'soccer mom' and what happens? In walks a stepson who in an instant ruins my perfect track record! Yes, I am a soccer mom by marriage. I did the PTA 'thing', even serving as President but somehow that seemed a worthy cause dedicated to all kids, not just the favored few.

From what little I have seen so far (and the season is all but over) I was justified in my personal abhorance of the cliquey (is that even a word?) goings-on. And I'm sure it's nowhere near as bad at High School as it would be in a town wide program.

For the record, my children are strong willed individuals who wouldn't thrive in a team atmosphere (very much like their late father) - better suited for activities centered around personal performance and self reliance.

BTW - no insult intended to soccer moms everywhere but it's just not 'me' and I hope no-one is offended....each to their own, and my own is being an individual, running with scissors to the beat of my own drum (mixed metaphors anyone?).