TOT Time

This is the second year that Tate has participated in TOTs (Teams of Tomorrow) at preschool.  He LOVES it.  TOT days are some of his favorite days.  They don't compete in basketball games, but learn ball-handling skills, coordination, with educational components mixed in.  Now in his second year, he is a pro.  I'm so proud of him as he has got the routine down good.  So mid-year, they do a halftime performance at a local high school basketball game.  I think he loved watching the game just as much as performing.  And especially enjoyed yelling (loudly), "Get the ball back!!!" whenever the defense stole the ball.  I think we've got a competitor our hands.  :)

I also couldn't believe how much bigger he looked this year compared to last.  And you can tell a year makes a big difference in coordination.  He did a great job dribbling the ball, and he had so much fun.

He had a cheering section with us and Mimi & Grandpa.  Fun night!

And later that same week, the TOT teams from all over DFW were able to participate in a pregame show at the Harlem Globetrotters game at the American Airlines Center.  Pretty fun to get to be on the same court as the Dallas Mavericks.  Although Tate's biggest question was how in the world there could be a basketball game, hockey game, and a circus all at the same place?  :)

He did so good out on the big court, and we were so proud of our Tater Tot.  Then we got to stay for the game.  None of us had ever been to a Harlem Globetrotters game before.  Wade got a good laugh when I was so excited that our tickets were for the league championship game.  I guess ALL of their games are for the league championship game.  :)  They were definitely entertaining.

We had some extra tickets, so two of Tate's friends, Noah & Caleb, joined us.  A car full of three 5-6 year old boys is loud...in case you were wondering.  But these boys had a blast together and especially enjoyed being covered in a layer of cotton candy gunk.  I had to borrow a baby wipe from the lady in front of me to clean them off!

 Such a fun night!