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Cocky and mean. That's the word on the street about our girl...

We played in the MSF state tourney yesterday. The girls went 2-1, AE played well and had fun.

I had to laugh, one of AE's best friend's (AP) mom (AP plays on the other Maple Grove team) told me about a little exchange she had with another parent while watching our game.

Guy: You know I've heard about that #44 on Maple Grove (#44 is AE)

AP's Mom: Really, what?

Guy: Yeah, I heard she is cocky as all get out and has a mean streak.

AP's Mom: Seriously?

Guy: Yeah, that's what I heard. What are you the mother?

AP's Mom: No, but close enough my daughter is one of her best friends.

Guy: Oh gee, so is she like that?

AP's Mom: The way you described couldn't be further from the truth. AE is the most humble, gentle child I know.

Guy: Silence.

I find it amazing how someone could possibly think that about our daughter. I told Dan this morning, had totally forgotten about it because it was so absurd.

His response, "You know that would really bother me if I didn't know it was the complete opposite of how our kid is."

Now about JG....that's a whole 'nother story....our little Boogaard has two parties, two games today and is ready to go "knock some heads" out on the ice tonight "in front of the big crowd".

If we could only morph the two together we would have even tempered, kind, aggressive enough kids...

but then again we love them for who they are and wouldn't change them for the world.

Comments

carey said…
the best athletes on the opposing team are always cocky and mean, don't you remember? it's a compliment, my friend. people wouldn't be talking about her at all if she wasn't a stand-out. :)
8:53 AM
Anonymous said…
You know, I wouldn't think anything of what that dad said...If AE was 17. Cripes. These are puppies we are talking about. Glad he's in the stands and not a coach.

nik
4:45 PM
bobbione8y said…
yeah. street cred is important. don't think another thing about it :)
8:00 AM
Chris said…
Exactly, that guy is only deciding that about her because she is such a good player. Glad your friend put him in his place though!:)
12:30 PM
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