Marching Band

I miss this. I don't miss everything about it...the late nights, the non-existent weekends, the cold October/November competitions....there were, of course, things that annoyed me.  My fall was dedicated to the Arlington High School Marching Band for 7 years.  But I do miss the camaraderie,  I do miss rooting for our team,  I do miss watching the progress from week to week.  I do miss the music, the marching.  I do miss the kids. I do miss the other parents.  I do miss feeling a part of something bigger and enduring.  I do miss being a part of that close knit Arlington Band Booster Family.

Cara says her knees will never be the same.  Alyssa says her wrists are ruined.  And though this may be true, the gifts that Marching band gave them....friends, confidence, discipline, perseverance, pride, not to mention memories.....have made them both stronger, better versions of themselves. For those of you not familiar with marching band, it is like nothing else out there...especially when your kid is on that field.  The Arlington Invitational is Sunday, October 13.  You should consider checking it out.  You can bet I will be there!!

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

~ Helen Keller