James (7) was supposed to start Milo Cricket this morning, but refused to go. This was surprising given he had expressed enthusiasm for it every day over the past fortnight.
He has also been enjoying backyard cricket and shows some raw talent as a bowler.
I think he might have inherited the stubborn genes from his grandfather, because I was never so wilful 
Force was out of the question, of course, so I tried bribery. No more computer or internet until he goes to cricket. That means at least a week, or if he refuses to go next week and in later weeks, possibly until Christmas!
Obstinacy overruled logic as he stared fixedly at the television while trying to absorb the consequences and remaining resolute.
Resolute he remained. The kids’ computer has now been disconnected and Maggie can only play on the computer in my study, from which James is also banned.
Speaking of Maggie, the kids had school photos taken on Monday. Unfortunately, Maggie had a large bruise on her forehead from one of her many falls.
I’ll be able to brush it out in Photoshop, but sadly the prints will show the blemish.
You can tell him his cousin Roger is 61 years old and still plays every Saturday because he enjoys it so much