Let the Games Begin

Fall is officially here.  Labor Day is coming to an end, the air is cooler and football has started.  Jake will be playing his first year of tackle football.  I was surprised to hear he was interested in playing.  He is probably the most adventurous of he boys.  He is bound and determined to succeed at anything new he tries.  There are neighbors up the street who play football and Jake is actually getting better each practice.  He is learning plays, has better equipment than Scott claims to have had in highschool.  He is a Viking this fall.  He seems to be gravitating to Safety as a position.  He recovered a fumble after assisting on the tackle during his scrimmage last week.  We have team photos tomorrow night, game faces required. 

Sam is running cross country, again.  He is staying committed to practice and even ran this summer with the highschool team.  He has made goals of not walking during the race and not being last.  He is learning perseverance and how to really be part of a team and family of athletes.  I like the coach and he is getting to know some nice guys to be friends with.  


Sam has also transitioned to highschool very well.  He still rides the bus, but in very short time, he would be able to drive himself to school.  It is hard to believe we are already to that point.  WOW!


Nick is adjusting to Spring Creek 6th Grade School.  Seems like we are on a roller coaster.  The first day he said it was fantastic, but then he has also come home frustrated with the homework and having to remember assignments from two different teachers and multiple subjects.  I remember Sam having a tough transition, too.  We are hoping it will all go well.  I am easily frustrated with what to do to maximize his academic experience.  He struggles with any abstract concepts.  He has 'high' highs and 'low' lows.  He doesn't want to play any sports this fall.  He sporadically plays with the neighbor kids, but would far rather play on the computer or on the Wii.  Our goal is to find Nick something he is really GOOD at and foster that.  


We will start being pulled in many directions with rides to and from practice and games or meets.  I need to pray that I will remain a good example to my boys and those around me.