Smarty Pants

No tie. Not even a pair of khaki pants. But I got him to agree to attend tonight's induction ceremony and walk across the stage.

He is now a member of the Beta Club, take two. As it turns out, if you were a member in elementary school, you didn't have to attend tonight's ceremony. Oops! Now, let's hope that lunch detention for throwing a plastic bottle during the field trip doesn't get him kicked out.

He Said It

K: "Mom, I really want to create my own US soccer jersey. The magazine says you can put a number and your name on the back. You can choose bold, cursive, or elastic for the letters."

Me: "Elastic? What's that?"

K: "Oh, you know! Curvy but not cursive... Elastic."

Me: "You mean italics?"

K: "Yeah, italics!"

This kid kills me!

Mother's Day

I'm the luckiest girl in the world to be the mother of these two boys.

Evan is opinionated, athletic, intelligent, and has the ability to wear me down with his ability to thoughtfully argue any point. He must have ice cream every day of the week and prefers the simplicity of small town living. He loves the outdoors and can be best described as an old soul.

Keagan is thoughtful, agile, empathetic, and has the ability to hold his own with any argument his big brother throws his way. He is gregarious and can make friends with anyone that crosses his path. He loves animals, James Patterson books, and history. He will try to save the world one day.

No two boys could be more different, but they make my life full and bring me more joy with each day.

I Actually Prayed We Would Lose

Minus a trip out for lunch, we've been on the courts all day. All I can think about is the temperature is 82 degrees and I'm inside.

I admit I was hoping we would lose (and get to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon at home), but a three point shot at the buzzer means we are back at it tomorrow.

 

Matthew 6:33

Can you guess what came in the mail today? 

His poster collection is slowly growing. Not everyone is special enough to get a place on the wall. This month, though, it was Chris Paul, so but of course! 

Keagan wanted to know KD's favorite Bible verse. I told him I had no idea, and he told me every famous athlete should autograph their pics and posters with their go-to verse just like Russell Wilson does. So I asked him which verse he plans to use when he signs autographs fifteen years from now. He said, "Let me get back with you on that. I still got a lot of the Bible I haven't read."

The Great Outdoors

I haven't seen Evan this happy in months. 

He was beside himself with excitement for days about having a weekend in the woods to play AirSoft, kayak, and fish with the boys. 

Luckily, Wes was finally able to take a day off to join him at the campsite. I hope he comes back with no lacerations or incisions; soccer playoffs begin next week. 

Friends from Far Places

These two. One speaks little English but laughs as if he knows nothing but joy. The other takes great pride in teaching his Korean friend the ways of American boys. Thus far Keagan has introduced him to Powerade, air hockey, and Halo. The two are inseparable at school. Last week they traded phone numbers and a play date was arranged. Keagan was so excited about spending the day with Jhang Ho that he skipped a camping trip with his dad. 

The best part of the day for me has been listening to Keagan speak English with a Korean accent. I told him it wasn't necessary; he needed to speak normally, and he replied, "No, Mom. This is the only way he can understand me."