Stephen is starting 3rd grade - wow where did the time go? He is so smart that it can be fustrating to see how hard he is on himself. Just the other day this teacher did a math contest and he won multiple times. He was able to win no homework tickets. He won two and his teacher had to say nicely that he couldn't win anymore. He understood but was a little upset. He gets mad when he doesn't do well. So of course we have to tell him to relax and it will be fine.
He is also playing basketball and doing really well. He loves it. He has had one game and did well. There was a few parents that were yelling at him to throw the ball but we told him to not pay attention. He needs to work on looking at everything around him but for his first game he was great! Some parents just need to relax because they are 7 and 8 year old playing.
He is making new friends too. He wanting to venture out a little more and be on his own. For the first time I asked for a hug and kiss and he got embarrassed and said - "Really mom, here?" I said okay and understood. I was sad but I guess it's not the end of the world.
Stephen is happy that Drew is now wanting to play with him. He calls him Vevie all the time. Follow him around. Poor Stephen - this is now his nickname - two have called him Vive.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Tween - What is it?
We have started this year with Helen aka Bubba being in full swing of the Tween. It will be hard to believe that in December she is going to turn 13. New school yet again, but Helen is beyond sweet. She makes friends like there is nothing to it. I do know she misses her friends back in Suffolk. She is also missing a lot of her friends from Naperville. She is loving her Facebook which allows her to keep in contact with them. We are trying to tell her that in the future she will love having so many friends around the world because it will allow her to have a network. Not quite sure if she is buying it though.
She has given us a little more attiude this year but nothing we can't handle. It comes with the territory. I think for myself that I have to step back and think about what it was like at her age. Kids are just mean these days. It is a funny to say that because kids were mean when I was her age. I like to think that we are teaching her to be a strong women, to stick up for herself. She is getting there. She seems to be more aggressive towards us then friends but we are getting there.
She is playing basketball for the Marine Base that dad is at. Not too sure if she is liking it all that much. It is a huge age group and the boys are a little umm...... not sure the right word to use but to play it say, they don't utlize the girls like they should. The bad part, she is second tallest and the tallest girl. It's fustrating to watch but yet a good lesson in life to teach her.
She is loving school - she is running for class represntative (makes mom happy that she cares), she is thinking about doing softball. She is making new friends, the closest one is the other new girl. Her teacher told us that there is one girl that is handicap and Helen everyday makes sure that she helps her out. We are looking into a program called Ambassdor to Ambassador for her to go next summer. We will have to see how much money and the dates. If she goes we will post more about it.
She is turning into a beautiful young lady. She is getting more mature over the years. We could not be happier or prouder of her.
She has given us a little more attiude this year but nothing we can't handle. It comes with the territory. I think for myself that I have to step back and think about what it was like at her age. Kids are just mean these days. It is a funny to say that because kids were mean when I was her age. I like to think that we are teaching her to be a strong women, to stick up for herself. She is getting there. She seems to be more aggressive towards us then friends but we are getting there.
She is playing basketball for the Marine Base that dad is at. Not too sure if she is liking it all that much. It is a huge age group and the boys are a little umm...... not sure the right word to use but to play it say, they don't utlize the girls like they should. The bad part, she is second tallest and the tallest girl. It's fustrating to watch but yet a good lesson in life to teach her.
She is loving school - she is running for class represntative (makes mom happy that she cares), she is thinking about doing softball. She is making new friends, the closest one is the other new girl. Her teacher told us that there is one girl that is handicap and Helen everyday makes sure that she helps her out. We are looking into a program called Ambassdor to Ambassador for her to go next summer. We will have to see how much money and the dates. If she goes we will post more about it.
She is turning into a beautiful young lady. She is getting more mature over the years. We could not be happier or prouder of her.
New Start
Well it's time to start again. This time I promise i will be better at keeping up and now that its under my account it will be a little easier to keep up. So much as happened in the last year in half. Now its time to keep my thoughts and stories to share. Hope you enjoy them.
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