we have a derby fan!

last night i went to see my friend from ny play in her 2nd ever derby game. her league's travel team (granted they have only had their first ever game on the 6th) came down & played the local (to me anyway!) travel team. who has been doing this for years. needless to say- my friend's team was getting pummeled. my poor friend had a separated rib with nerve damage that kept getting slammed into- at one point she needed to bow out for the rest of the period to recover- i thought she was done for the rest of the game, but like a good little trooper she went back in for the 3rd period. then she got slammed & slid out of bounds practically into my lap. she got right back up- even though i could hear her crying in pain a little & kept going. these are some tough ass chicks!
anyway- after spending most of the game around 32-7 her team rallied & really fought back in the 3rd period. ending the game 39-22. still a beating, but much more respectable. especially for the 2nd game these girls have ever played! i was so proud. the home team really had it out for them from the start, testing them to the limits. they're a really strong & cohesive team & when they wanted to play dirty- they know how to do it & not get caught. i was proud to see my native new yorkers give it back though- we have some pretty tough chicks too!

i had been a little worried about spring roll the past few days- knowing it's normal not to feel movement everyday & not to be able to feel consistent movement is one thing, but going through it scared the crap out of me! i just wanted another little bubble, one more internal tickle. my good kid obliged last night watching his/her aunt kt on the track. i got a nice long series of tumbles as she flew by! i of course had to tell her that we have a future derby kid in there & she promised to get the first skates & pads! it was a pretty great night all in all.