Wow, has it really been a year since I lasted posted something? The answer is yes because we just celebrated Grace's Family Forever Day yesterday and as I look on blog, the last post was the same day last year!
We now have a 10 and 13 year old living in the house and life is definitely crazier, busier and in full swing. It was in full swing before, but with friends, social activities, school projects, sporting events, youth group and homework, it feels like it is one of the swings you find at n amusement park rather than a tire swing hanging in the backyard.
Conferences went well. Both kids received glowing remarks on character which made us very proud. Grace worked hard for all A's and was nominated for Student of The Month last week because one of her teachers thought she demonstrated hard work, honesty, integrity, kindness and other qualities that make her a good role model among her peers. She was nominated last year too by her math teacher because she said thank you after every class. Her math teacher this year mentioned that too and even said that he was so impressed with that, he has started encouraging his boys to do the same. Next year, off to high school.
Caleb is doing well this year with a new teacher at Brown, Mrs. Langdon We really like her and it seems to be a great match for our inquisitive, creative and energetic boy. He likes to learn and I am always amazed at the random facts and pieces of knowledge he has learned. The boy is a walking memory game. We did decide to try Concerta meds to see if that would help him concentrate in class and he has done a terrific job taking it. He is so much more responsible and attentive in a good way. His energy is endless and his personality keeps us on our toes. I can't believe it is his last year in elementary school!
Sports wise, both are playing basketball and soccer. Grace played 7th grade basketball and soccer last year for school. This year she decided to try out for a travel soccer team called Vardar. She has loved playing soccer at this level and enjoys her coach which is a Davenport student who play so the women's team. She is also playing in 2 basketball leagues and wanting for school ball to start in Jan.
Caleb has become quite the basketball player. He is playing on a courthouse league with the same kids as he did last year. He plays point guard for the most part and forward in soccer. He is our offensive player were Grace is our defensive player. Caleb enjoys playing soccer but hasn't taken off like I thought he would. He hasn't played baseball in 2 years but said the other day, he would like to play again. He is definitely getting into watching sports on TV with Doug. He knows players names, calls, teams and wants to watch everything, including the commercials.
They both are into screens as you can imagine. Grace likes to watch things on her itouch and Caleb on anything. Grace walks around listening to music with headphones. Caleb still enjoys the wii too. They both know more about my phone than I do. I got a mac for an early christmas present and Grace has informed me that she will give me lessons soon (she has one for school and I am amazed at what she can do).
Random Tidbits:
1. They both dressed up for Halloween and gathered lots of candy which is all gone!
2. They both want a dog for Christmas really bad.
3. They both wear my shoe size.
4. Grace likes to go to the mall now especially if she can order chinese food from the foodcourt.
5. Caleb likes to go to Costco with me, he likes the "testers" and fruit smoothies.
6. Both do a really good job of doing their chores.
7. Their favorite games to play are "would you rather" and "word association."
8. As much as they complain about hi low at dinner, they bring it up when I forget!
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