The boy will play basketball

So we had our faculty basketball game against the 9th grade team again this year. Needless to say, the Bubs did not disappoint. The Bubs rained down 3's on those poor 9th graders. We were up by 13 at half, and got up by 21 before coasting to a 13 point win. Of course, much trash talking was done by the boys basketball team that was not backed up. The Bubs, as usual, remained humble throughout. The Bubs also refrained from betting on the outcome of the game, or the Bubs's point total.

In other news, Lincoln learned how to dribble a ball yesterday. That checks off another item on my checklist to developing a good basketball player. Below is the list, along with the date the item was completed if applicable.

1. Have a tall baby. Oct 2005
2. Get baby used to balls. May 2006
3. Take baby to basketball games. Jan 2006
4. Teach baby how to throw. Aug 2006
5. Teach baby how to dribble. April 2007
6. Buy a basketball hoop for baby.
7. Teach boy how to aim.
8. Teach boy how to jump better than daddy.
9. Buy an adjustable basketball hoop
10. Teach boy how to pass
11. Teach boy how to shoot.
12. Teach boy how to post up.
13. Teach boy how to execute a pick and roll.
14. Teach boy how to rebound.
15. Teach boy how to swing elbows in traffic without getting a foul.
16. Practice game situations with the boy.
17. Teach boy how to move feet on defense.
18. Teach boy how to talk on defense.
19. Teach boy how to set a proper screen.
20. Teach boy how to dive on the floor all the time, thus giving observers the appearance of hustle.

Throughout the process, it is important to remember, that the boy was put on the earth to make tons of money for his parents, so they can live the rest of thier lives in utter slothery.

Sorry about the inconsistant periods throughout. Props to you guys for not pointing it out.

I'd also like to mention that Lincoln is starting to go to the bathroom on the toilet. He's only 17 months old, and while I'm not holding out much hope that diapers will soon be a thing of the past, it has to be a good sign.

Wally