Bowling with the Tribe

Last night, Chase, Karen, Charli, Chance and I had a blast bowling with the Tribe, some of Chandler’s best friends. They really are simply the best. And, as usual, there’s nothing better than having my kids all together. Not even sure who won, but I’m pretty sure I know who lost.

According to Charli, my form was way off. I fell on the lane three times. No alcohol was involved. If alcohol were involved, perhaps I would have done better. Even with two strikes and a couple of spares, I think I barely broke 60. Why can’t they give a handicap or something like in golf? If you get it in the gutter half the time, you get to add points to your score because you’re showing consistency.

It did my heart good to see everyone having so much fun together. We didn’t pick bowling randomly. It’s something the Board & Brew gang does together…that Chandler used to do. Brendan says he was really good, had a crazy spin shot. And I’m sure he looked good doing it, nasty bowling shoes and all. What I wouldn’t give to have had him filling the final spot on our lane last night.

There will be many more hangouts like last night. It’s good for all of us.

Today I popped into our kindergarten graduation at Mission Hills, but I couldn’t stay long. Memories of how cute Chandler was at that age flooded my mind, and I left in tears. Like I said before, sometimes you can predict what is going to punch you in the gut. Other times, it just comes out of nowhere.

Also, I think I pulled a glute muscle while executing one of my special bowling moves I like to call “the kick back.” It ends with your legs sprawled out in the lane while your butt is resting just behind the foul line. Don’t try it. It’s only for the pros.