Yesterday was Tyler's first football practice. He...or should I say we...were all so excited. At the last minute his practice day & time got changed so went straight to practice after I picked him up from school. The first thing Tyler asked after he got in the van was, "is it time for football practice?". On the drive there he asked "if I'm the quarterback will they have gloves for me to wear?" and "will I get my uniform today?". Tyler was so fired up he gave 100% and had a big smile on his face the whole time.
Rob left work early and mom joined us too so we could all watch his practice. Coach Chris seems to be a great coach with 7+ years experience coaching and 5 kids of his own. His wife Leah is very involved and enthusiastic too. All the boys on the team, with the exception of one, seemed to be totally fired up to play ball!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
We Carpool
This week Tyler started riding to school with Elena and her dad Weining. We've been taking Elena home from school for a few weeks now but I was finally (almost) ready to have Tyler carpool now. Sunday I talked to Irene about having Tyler start carpooling but then talked to Rob about it and decided I didn't think Tyler was ready. Rob listened and then said "Laura, I don't think you're ready". Yes, that was exactly it. I am so afraid something will happen to him that it's hard to let go sometimes. I know it's not realistic for me to think that he'll never travel in someone else's car or be in someone else's care but it's just so hard to trust that he'll be safe and okay.
I had a chat with Tyler about carpooling with Elena's dad Monday morning over breakfast. He was faking crying and saying that he didn't want to go because he was scared. He couldn't really say why he was scared, just that he'd never been in anyone else's car before besides grandma's. I explained that I could continue to take him to school for a while longer but at some point he would have to carpool. When I told him it was just part of getting older and that eventually he'd have to carpool with his friends to and from games, he became more relaxed. Immediately he told me he was ready to carpool. I asked if he meant later in the week and he said "no, today". After praying over him for protection and safety, we waited outside for Weining. Tyler was ready to go, no tears, no clinging. As he drove away, I felt nervous but at the same time a huge relief that we didn't have to load all three boys up and rush off to school. Ryan and I still had a whole hour before we had to leave to take him to preschool. I'm still amazed at how freeing it is to carpool. The drive to and from Valley Academy everyday was wearing me out. Now, it's not bad at all.
I had a chat with Tyler about carpooling with Elena's dad Monday morning over breakfast. He was faking crying and saying that he didn't want to go because he was scared. He couldn't really say why he was scared, just that he'd never been in anyone else's car before besides grandma's. I explained that I could continue to take him to school for a while longer but at some point he would have to carpool. When I told him it was just part of getting older and that eventually he'd have to carpool with his friends to and from games, he became more relaxed. Immediately he told me he was ready to carpool. I asked if he meant later in the week and he said "no, today". After praying over him for protection and safety, we waited outside for Weining. Tyler was ready to go, no tears, no clinging. As he drove away, I felt nervous but at the same time a huge relief that we didn't have to load all three boys up and rush off to school. Ryan and I still had a whole hour before we had to leave to take him to preschool. I'm still amazed at how freeing it is to carpool. The drive to and from Valley Academy everyday was wearing me out. Now, it's not bad at all.
Ryan is 4!
Sweet little Ryan Jacob is four years old today! Last night I was reminiscing about that same time four years ago and how exciting it was rushing to the hospital in the middle of the night. Oh what an amazing joy it has been to be your mother Ryan! You are so talkative and delightful. I love how you can play happily with just about anything, just using your imagination. The other day you pretended like your markers were the Chipmunks and had a great time with all the characters.
Sunday Ryan had his birthday party at Brunswick Zone. They dimmed the lights and the kids all had glow in the dark necklaces. Of course they put gutter guards in for the little ones and it was so adorable to watch them all "bowl". The bowling balls were so big for them but they managed to get the balls down the lane and even managed to knock down some pins! His party was attended by Tyler, Ethan, Savannah, Micah, Carter and Landon.
Yesterday Ryan got to celebrate his birthday at his preschool and brought in m&m cookies to share and Ms. Dana had a birthday crown for him to decorate.
Today was his real birthday, not to be confused with his fake birthday (what the boys call the day when they have a party but it's not actually their birthday). He woke to the usual streamer decorations and a big number "4" on his door. We had chicken nuggets at McDonald's for lunch and brought home a huge balloon bouquet. Grandma came over to help celebrate his birthday dinner. Ryan selected steak, watermelon and a huge bowl of vanilla ice cream for this birthday dinner. Not bad taste for a four year old. Since Rob worked today, Ryan agreed to pizza and cake tonight and his steak dinner tomorrow. Sounds like a good birthday week to me.
Sunday Ryan had his birthday party at Brunswick Zone. They dimmed the lights and the kids all had glow in the dark necklaces. Of course they put gutter guards in for the little ones and it was so adorable to watch them all "bowl". The bowling balls were so big for them but they managed to get the balls down the lane and even managed to knock down some pins! His party was attended by Tyler, Ethan, Savannah, Micah, Carter and Landon.
Yesterday Ryan got to celebrate his birthday at his preschool and brought in m&m cookies to share and Ms. Dana had a birthday crown for him to decorate.
Today was his real birthday, not to be confused with his fake birthday (what the boys call the day when they have a party but it's not actually their birthday). He woke to the usual streamer decorations and a big number "4" on his door. We had chicken nuggets at McDonald's for lunch and brought home a huge balloon bouquet. Grandma came over to help celebrate his birthday dinner. Ryan selected steak, watermelon and a huge bowl of vanilla ice cream for this birthday dinner. Not bad taste for a four year old. Since Rob worked today, Ryan agreed to pizza and cake tonight and his steak dinner tomorrow. Sounds like a good birthday week to me.
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