Im amazed at how life seems to never slow down. I assumed when my kids got into school things would slow down a bit. Boy was I mistaken. It may be "slow" from when they get on the bus to when they get off (maybe from 11-2) but other than that life is super full.
Annmarie and Jeffrey started soccer games. Oh my. . . words cannot describe how disappointed I am with their "league." A friend called it glorified babysitting. they have 4 teams. Each team has 12 plus players. They play another team on a field the size of center and right field. UGH. it is huddle ball, only 1 kid on each team actually knows how to pass much less have actual controlled dribbling. I miss the 6v6 that they played in Des Moines. They have fun but I must admit I will not be sad to see this season end. One of the benefits is that it was very inexpensive.
Will's football team ended their season 4-0. only 1 team scored on them. Playoffs are this weekend and next (if they win). Last week he ended up punting on a HS regulation field. He punted the ball from the 50 and the other team received within the 10 yrd line. He loves it. Chris enjoys watching him improve. Chris said he thinks things are starting to actually click. As with all sports it is a learning curve. I think it has been hard from him since this was his first season and most of the other kids are on their 3rd. Glad that he is doing hard things.
Oh and Will turned 10 on monday! 10 how can he be 10. It has been a wonderful 10 years with him. I cannot imagine what life would be like without him. He knows so well when I need a hug, a pat on the back, or an I'm sorry you are having a bad day mom. What can I do? He is truly a special spirit that has blessed our family. Things he loves to do. He loves to play all sports, read, and play clash of clans. He grew an inch in just over a month. I hope we can afford to keep him and his brothers fed.
Will is in green and high black socks.
As we have struggled with challenges of life this past week I have been reminded that Heavenly Father is there. That He loves us and is so aware of our circumstances. Watching the women's broadcast with Annmarie was a big reminder. The next day she got up and bore her testimony about President Ucthdorf's talk. She talked about how Heavenly Father is raining down blessings on us and we need to put our umbrellas down so we can receive the blessings. When you think they hear nothing, moments like this are wonderful.
