So close!

That was pretty much the theme of the weekend. Notre Dame was so close to beating Michigan, and OSU was so close to beating USC. Today was the biggest though. Three times today, JR was so, so, so close to scoring a goal in his soccer game! A friend and I were so excited and we were practically kicking it in our seats for him! I got tears in my eyes when I thought about my oldest son, and everything he's been through, and we wanted so badly for him to score. Not to be today, but it was so close!

We've made it through the day

I'm exhausted, but for the most part we've made it through the day. I knew it would be a long one. The original plan was for our family to go to HT's soccer game at 9, then my husband would head to a friend's house to help chop firewood. I would take my three and two of JR's teammates to his noon soccer game which was about 20 minutes away. Because of scheduling conflicts, I was also supposed to help coach. Then later this evening I would join my husband at our friends' house and we would spend a lovely evening visiting. Not to be though. My wonderful husband awoke at 2:30 this morning with a fever of 101.9. Yuck! The kids were in no mood to get up and at 'em this morning, but somehow we made it to HT's game on time. He did fairly well. The cute thing is that he really wants to play goalie, but there is no goalie at that level. I came home between games long enough to clean and refill water bottles for round two, as well as throw a snack together for the little ones during their older brother's game. We followed the directions perfectly, and when we arrived at our destination I was alarmed to notice there WAS NO SOCCER FIELD! Several other parents arrived at the same time so it wasn't just me! I was able to get in touch with our league president, and he knew exactly where to send us. And as a bonus, the assistant coach was able to be there so I didn't have to make my coaching debut (Thanks goodness)! JR's team played to a 5-2 victory, but unfortunately JR was in goal for both of the opposing goals. We've come home to finish the day with football and movies, and hopefully a good night sleep! My husband's fever is down to about 100, and fortunately he doesn't feel awful. He's staying away from all of us though!

NFL has begun!

On a lighter note from my previous post, the NFL season has begun! And I can think of no better way for it to begin than a Steelers victory! A very exciting and dramatic game, although I'll be honest, no one in my house was awake to see the Steelers finally win. JC was in bed long before the game ever started due to her behavior, but the boys stayed awake to watch kick off. HT made it to half-time (one benefit of being in PM kindergarten) and I was the last to give in as Hines Ward fumbled in the red zone. It was so cute to see HT before the start of the game. He had his beloved foam finger, his Terrible Towel, and he was jumping up and down whenever Big Ben would appear on the screen. Go Steelers!

Remembering

Today, of course, few of us can help but remember those awful days eight years ago. My heart goes out to the families directly affected by this date. I can't imagine. I mentioned last night to my husband that I was glad my children have no concept of what this date is. Two of them weren't even born yet, and the oldest was just over two. Sadly, my husband said that if it isn't this, it will be something else. I suppose that is true. My thoughts and prayers are with the families, and our entire country, today.

Nothing new

We are pretty much in the back to school routine, and it seems to be leaving very little time for much else. We are still managing to fit in scouts and soccer right now, but homework seems to be taking the vast majority of our time right now. I know that things will settle in soon, but getting there can be tough.

We enjoyed our Labor Day weekend. We took the kids to the county fair, where the older two had entered a poster contest through their school. We visited with friends that evening, then on Sunday JR went with my sister to a science museum while the rest of us spent the day with Dad at the lake. We absolutely love being there. Monday was a day to get caught up on laundry, and work on getting ready for another week!

A day of firsts

Yesterday was a day of firsts in our house. HT tied his shoes for the very first time yesterday. He was so excited, and we are so proud! JC had her first sleepover at a friend's house last evening. She loved every minute. And it wasn't a first, but JR had a wipe out on his bike yesterday. Lots of bandages on him. Eventful day!

Patriotism?

Sunday evening at dinner, JC announced that they were learning a new song in music class at school. JR chimed in that it was the Star Spangled Banner. The following conversation occured:
JC: (singing) "Oh say can you see, by the dawn's early hell..."
me: Stop. Sing it again.
JC: (singing) "Oh say can you see, by the dawn's early hell..."
me: Did you say hell?
JC: Yes
me: I think you still have some more learning to do.
I then proceeded to lay my head on the table and laugh and laugh. I just couldn't help myself!