Long Time No Blog

Wow, the past weeks have been very busy and even more tiring. To sum it up, basketball is over, Mia's been sick and got 2 new teeth, we've had birthday parties and soccer games weekly, and it's 2 weeks to TAKS time for me. Marc's team missed playoffs by just a few points in a tie-breaker game. They played well, but just didn't pull off a win in the end. School has been crazy for me. I interviewed for a new aide for my grade level and the one we hired started Friday. It's nice to have a little help again since we've been without an aide for about a month. Below are a few photos of everyone from the past days.


Causing mischief, her new favorite thing to do!




Watching buddy's soccer game


Hanging out, waiting for some action as goalie. He enjoyed it, until the ball went in. Then he just looked at me and said "I don't want to be goalie anymore!"



Waiting to block a goal at last Thursday's game

Luke's Ticket

When I picked up Luke at school today, he was sitting on the floor with Ms. Kuehl getting tested. She told him to go and show me his ticket. He pulled a little ticket out of his cubby that read "Putting together a 36 piece floor puzzle (backwards!)". She proceeded to tell me that her teacher was observing her today, and they looked over at Luke, who was working alone on a puzzle. He had it turned over upside down, so every piece was just plain white. He sat there and put the whole thing together on his own. Not only was Ms. Kuehl impressed, but she said that her teacher (she's doing classes with KISD) said she'd never seen anything like it. So, since they were so impressed, Ms. Kuehl wrote him a good work ticket award. She went on to say that she barely ever gives out tickets, and if anyone gets 3, they get some great prize. She also said that none of the kids knew what they were, because she hadn't found a reason to give one out yet this school year, so Luke is the first! I was so proud of him. I never thought my son getting a ticket for doing a puzzle could bring me so much pride as a mom. I'm not sure what I did with my time before he came into my life, and I'm just not sure that I ever could have truly been happy, because I know what true happiness is at times like this - when the littlest thing seems so amazing, just because MY child did it.

Go Vikings!!

Today was Luke's first soccer game, and it was a perfect day for it! After all the cold and windy days lately, today was sunny and 70. I was so proud of the kids for getting out there and trying. It was so crazy - 18 little kids all running around, falling on each other. I have to give a shout out to our goalies for a couple of good blocks! Luke did well. He had a good kick once or twice, but towards the end got a bit tired and lagged behind the rest. He did spend a lot of time pulling at his shirt, which is way too big. At least he wasn't one of the kids that ran off the field crying, so I am proud of him! And thanks in part to the 7 year old on the team, we scored one goal and won the game. Thanks to all our fans today that made the drive to watch this high-action sporting event- Brenda, Carsyn, Nonno, Nonni, and Michael. We appreciate your support!

In other news, we've been absent from bloggerville for a while due to being busy and sick. I was knocked out most of this week with a sinus infection and the flu, and even skipped a few days of work due to it. Basketball season is winding down too. The last regular season game is a week from Tuesday, and hopefully that won't be our last game of the season though and we can get to at least one playoff game.

I'm off to join the rest of the family for nap time. We are run down and just need a rest. Have a great weekend, and I know there are many others out there feeling sick, so get well and stay healthy.

Luke, pre-game


Luke kicking the ball in


Looking tough??


Team huddle - Go Vikings!


Mia, enjoying some puffs more than the game