Well, Monday Tuesday and today have passed in a blur. Monday began with work/school for all and then on to boot camp for me after work. The boys went home with Chris (along with cousin Will) for some play time. After my exercise class, I rushed home to help with homework and dinner prep. As if this wasn't enough for one day, after dinner cleanup, Ben and I had to be back at the school at 7:30 pm for ball practice. I really enjoyed this time with Ben and the other boys. About 15 years ago, I actually coached girls pee-wee basketball. It was something I always enjoyed, and probably one of the reasons I became a teacher. Well, Monday night was no different! We had a great practice of fundamentals and I think everyone had a good time. There are 8 boys on the team, including Ben. Tomorrow night we have our second practice and we are going to TRY to do some full court practice, as our first game is next week!!! (Yes, we only get two practices before the first game!). Matt has been bogged down with homework this week-every night takes at least 2 hours. In my humble opinion, this is too much. The worst part is, it is getting harder and harder. Chris and I even have some trouble with a few things. I really feel for those kids that don't have much help at home! Owen is doing great! He loves preschool. He likes to "go see my friends". He just enjoys life to the fullest. Ahh, to be three again! Well, I must go now. I need to prepare dinner for the family-Chris and Matt have cubscouts at 6:00!!! Until tomorrow...

Calendar Crazed

Well, it has been forever and then some since I last posted. Once I was back to school in early August, my calendar went hay wire. The kids are all back in school and going strong. Matt is in grade 5 and seems to be doing well, so far. LOTS of homework daily, but we are managing. He started back with cubscouts this past week and that adds to our schedule (and my calendar)! Ben is in grade 1 and doing great. He just flies through his work and is the social butterfly. He, too, began cub scouts this past week-this is his first year (Tiger Cub) and he is so excited! He wanted to know if they were going to shoot his bow and arrow the first night! His den will meet every other week - and I guess I will be taking him as Chris goes with Matt. However, this week Ben also begins Basketball. And just guess who his coach is!!!! That's right, Ben and I will be having some quality one on one time (along with 6 other boys) while I coach (or coralle) the team! I don't know how bootcamp is going to fit into the schedule. It sounds like my activity may get temporarily benched. Thankfully Owen is not old enough to have scheduled activities other than terrorizing the innocent children at preschool. He seems to do that quite well! We are overachievers in this family. Chris is just counting down the days until October 1. That is when he gets to spend some time alone in the woods contemplating life while sitting (sleeping) in a deer stand. I have a feeling he may be taking a couple of boys with him this year (wonder if he will go every weekend if he has little visitors)! Until next time....