Week in Rewind: Sept 12

Ok, I admit, for a little while I was a tiny bit worried about the little guy's athletic prowess. I mean who could blame me with the Phebe run and random tripping over seemingly nothing.  To say I didn't have my worries, would not be honest.

 But by golly, the boy seems to be pulling it all together.  Last weekend, for the first time, we played catch and he actually caught it. And I don't mean, lucky catches that are trapped in his chest. No my friends, the little guy grasped that ball with his hands like a pro. Prayers Up!

And then there was putt putt while daddy was at the Eagles game. Mommy showed him how to start with his feet together and then move both feet, while over the ball. To say he got better by the end would be an understatement.

Someone also now sings the fight song and ran around like a maniac after we won. (Or was that mommy).  Either way, the boy knows what makes his mommy happy. And he knows how to pick out the Song Girls

But the big news....the little guy did awesome in soccer. I admit, I circled the start date with fear. Last year, we ended micro soccer on a less than stellar note...and by note, imagine a perfectly pitched high c with the word NO. The boy refused to do anything. At one point he screamed his extreme dislike for anything soccer to the English coaches (my guess is that a major no no). And he ran from the field like a mad man.

This year, we talked extensively about having fun and listening to the coaches.  And yes, mommy did a little prayer.  Whether it be the power of God, the harvest moon, or simply blind luck, the little guy did fabulous. By fabulous, I mean there were no high c notes. And I'm pretty sure we're invited back next week. Holler!

Week in Rewind: Sept 5

This week saw the return of the in laws. And someone was super happy with their arrival.

We celebrated Uncle Larry's Birthday, in the dark.  Yes, we know how to throw a party, in the middle of a crazy storm with no electricity.  Party like a rock star, mommy.  Thank goodness, we had plenty of family to keep the entertainment going.  And yes, we were celebrating the birthday of a very special uncle.  So, it was all good.

The next day, mommy was on a mission to get a tent gazebo for the back yard. And no, daddy wasn't happy with the idea. But guess who won out (men, when will they learn)....although it is still in its box. Daddy, on the other hand, was enamored with the swing. So, we walked out of Lowes with both items.  Note, only one item has been put together.

So, the little guy returned to preschool this week. Serious business, no?  So when we found him inside the dog's crate, on his iPad, well....we laughed.  And when prompted with "what you doing"...we got the response "concentrating"...although it came out more like "concatating".

I've also been lucky enough to hear many stories this week from the little guy. He (quiet seriously) asks would you like to hear a bad (cut to scary movie music) story.  And by bad, I mean they revolve around octopus, caves and spacemen.

And when I mentioned that we have to watch for Mattie when it's dark out because a wolf could get her.  Without skipping a beat, he asked whether I knew wolves can blow down houses. Reminded me of the farmer Geico commercial.

He also told me very emphatically that he was going Jupiter, Mars and Pluto.

Week in Rewind: August 29

Not the best of pictures, but someone did the ice bucket challenge. And boy did he do it, as in several freezing cold times.  There was the surprise attack during daddy's challenge. Someone was not ready and very unhappy when daddy ambushed him. There was Mommy's challenge and the do over from nominating someone who had already done it. And then there was his very own, where he proudly nominated his cousins.  The boy likes dumping ice water over his head, crazy no?  Pretty cool concept. Really awful disease. Here's to you Uncle Dick and the eradication of ALS

Someone had his first field trip this week. He loved the bus ride but was even more impressed with the butterscotch krimpets from Tastykake. Oh boy. We rocked his world this week with these scrumptious goodies.

As we celebrate Labor Day weekend, we head into football season. Or as the little guy likes to say with his USC stuff...mommy, get my football tshirt. And now we have him dancing to the fight song. Can dating a Song Girl be that not far off from the future????

Week in Rewind: August 20

This week started with another trip to the vet for my baby. Turns out, she had a GI infection. One hundred dollars later and we left with medicine and a promise toward less sightings of Mrs. Poopypants

The little guy has totally been into "dreams" lately. To be honest, I had no idea even knew what it meant to dream. But he does. And turns out, he remembers them. And his biggest dream, always revolves around firemen.

We also discovered that the little guy loves Popsicles. Now, I hadn't had one of them for years...but once you start you can't quit. And I hate to admit that our nightly routine consists of dinner and a Popsicle.

Say, are those Mommy's socks on the little guy.  The little guy was born with massive feet. And the scary part, they continue to get bigger and bigger.

Last Day in OC

Today was more of the same. We started with little sleep. My baby girl was up all night with poppy pants. So that delayed our start. But once we made OC, there were plenty of sand castles, rides and pizza.

Happy Day

Three years ago today we officially brought the little guy into our family. It's a day filled with a lot of emotions. This little guy means so much to us.

We spent the day doing some of his favorite things : beach, miniature golf and eating!

We love you Silly Goose.

Week in Rewind: August 15

Friday marks the three year anniversary of picking up the little guy in Korea.  On the one side, it's scary how fast the time has gone. On the other, it feels like he's been our son for a very long time.  Weird how that works.

Those first moments were a bit rough, for sure. We had arrived early at the agency, settled in a room with no windows and patiently waited.  Nervousness and anticipation all rolled up into one hot mess. Then the door opened, in walked our son, life never to be the same.

It's weird thinking back on those days. A child we didn't know, about to travel with us to America.  How brave this little boy.  What a leap of faith by his birth mother.  How determined we were to make his life special.

Today, we know every fiber of his being.  A well rounded four year old, who is wise beyond his years. He can be stubborn as a mule.  Quick with a funny glance. Loving to the core. He's surrounded by great friends and family.   Still has part of his culture: Korean tutor and karate.

He's an amazing little boy.