Important things to know about Emma Lee:
She knows five words in English – Momma, Papa, back, wide and Mine!
She has good footwork, a solid forehand and hits her backhand with two hands (another sign that she’s really ours).
She doesn’t volley real well, but she already hits her serve harder than Buddy. Her net game needs some work (Mary, maybe you can get to work on that as soon as we get back next week.)
She does seem to be pretty focused, though. Last night she woke up in the middle of the night screaming, “No, no, bounce it!”
She may need some work on her temperament. We had to take her ball away from her to go to dinner. She didn’t like it and flung her racquet across the room and started pouting. (Mary, maybe we can get her in one of your mental approach/attitude adjustment clinics. Maybe she can attend the same one as Sam!)
She does try to honor the code of conduct, though, and shows some compassion. Yesterday she threw her ball and hit me in the chest with it. She immediately said, “Sorry, sorry, not hit at you.”
The director at the orphanage said she was rated a 3.0 in China, but is closer to a 3.5. He thinks we can self-rate her a 3.0 for the spring leagues. Hopefully, she won’t get bumped before the mixed season.
We’ll see you at the courts soon.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Jeff...you are such a hoot!! I'm sure she will learn to love tennis as much as the rest of you...if not, she can work on her tan and swim strokes and charge up your account at the snack bar...can't wait to see all of you....tell her Aunt Sue sends love and kisses :)
ReplyDeleteGood stuff! So happy for you guys and can't wait to meet the little one in person after Dover weekend. Did you teach her how to say, "Pour it to it, Dale Jr.!" We'll see you soon. Travel back safe.
ReplyDelete