Saturday, November 07, 2009

Keeping Us Busy

Our lives got quite a bit busier when Ryan started school. He also played soccer this fall for the first time.
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I didn't think that he'd enjoy it at all. He's told me for a while, "I don't really like balls." However, he ended up surprising me. He never once said he didn't want to go to soccer practice or a game, was happy to play, and worked pretty hard.
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In fact, Derek told him that if he scored a goal in a game, he'd buy him ice cream. Lo and behold, the boy has scored one goal in every game he's played (except for the one where his grandma and grandpa came to visit). He only has one game left of the season.
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Katie has been taking swimming lessons for the past few months. I hate to admit it, but it's been a horrible bust. I don't want to add up the money we spent on lessons when she is hardly any closer to being an independent swimmer. I'll have to teach her myself next summer. *sigh*
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She has enjoyed doing something for herself, but wants to do dance lessons or gymnastics when swimming is over. Really?
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4 comments:

Cathy said...

I really like that last picture. It's really interesting. It seems like I often guess wrong with what my kids would love and what would be "their thing". That's awesome that he took to soccer.

Brent & Andrea said...

Wow, your kids are so grown up! Great photos and update. I miss you all!

Emily B said...

I love these pictures, Jenny. They look professional.

jenerekfamily said...

Thanks! The last three were taken by my Mom - so they actually ARE professional. ;) I should've mentioned it earlier.