In this world of technology, I find it so funny that my children are note writers. Like MAJOR note writers. It is not uncommon for me to find notes laying around the house that the kiddos have written to one another. And it's almost daily that I have one delivered directly into my hands from the composer.
I've shared some of them with you in the past ... and have decided that I need to share a lot more, specifically so that I can keep them as momentos. I just love some of the things they say.
For example, here is one written by Drew not too long ago.
Yes, I am completely aware that it's been two weeks since the eve of the first day of school. I fully expected to write about it the moment those four kids were safely nestled into their seats on the school bus ... and it drove away.
But, when that time actually came, I just couldn't find the words.
And still, 14 days later, I still don't have the words to describe the experience, as I have yet to be able to wrap my head around the fact that all four of them are now in school. ALL DAY!
However, don't fret ... I do have the traditional and mandatory "Back To School" photos. So those will have to do. M'kay?
Here are the boys. Don't you just love the sarcastic look on Drew's face, making it perfectly known that he is not happy about having his photo taken? Or going to school for that matter? Jake is more seasoned ... and knows not to fight it. It's going to happen whether he likes it or not.
Jake - The 7th Grader ... and yes, someday I'm fairly confident that he WILL grow! At least that is what his doctor tells me.
The entire morning Molly couldn't wait to get out of the house and get to the bus stop. She was devastated that I made her pose for pictures. I KNOW! Molly. Not wanting the camera in her face. I wouldn't believe it either if I hadn't been the one yelling through clenched teeth to "STAND THERE AND SMILE, DAMMIT!" And of course Emily checking to see if the neighbors can hear me yelling ... again.
And Molly ... the Kindergarten!
Something tells me that they were just as excited to go to school as I was for them to go to school!
And just so you know, I am confident I'll learn how to take pictures that aren't so washed out and awful when I attend the I Blog Conference this November. Are you going?
School is out for the summer and my schedule for running the kids here and there and EVERYWHERE is more than cut in half ... so guess what? You'll be seeing AN IOWA MOM highlighted a lot more often in your feed reader. Whether that is a good or bad thing? I'll leave up to you!
SO ... This is Drew's second year playing in competitive baseball. He loves it. Mind you, this year ... he's been struggling a bit while learning a different position than what he's used to, and found himself in a huge slump when he found himself up to bat. However, everything is slowly coming together and he is doing better with each passing game.
It was just this past weekend that his team found themselves at a tournament just a few miles from here. After the threat of rain ... that never arrived ... their first of four games was underway. The boys were hitting. They were fielding. They were doing everything right. They clicked and played as a true team and it was obvious when you look back at the outcome of those two days.
First game: Win! Score: 10 - 2.
Second game: Win! Score 11 - 3.
Third game: Win! Score 17 - 0.
Fourth game: Win! Score 15 - 0.
It was Drew's first ever tournament WIN ... and he was proud to perch the newest trophy upon his shelf in their bedroom.
A big CONGRATULATIONS and WAY TO GO to the 10U Prairie Hawks!
And Drew, we are so proud of you for sticking with it, staying focused, finding your confidence and carrying on when things were a bit frustrating for you! We know how much you love this game ... and we so enjoy watching you play it!