We have been pretty busy lately. Dave had his birthday and then Lizzy recently had hers. Both parties were successful but obviously different. Dave asked for a bouncy castle, but did not get one. Dave wanted to have friends over, but couldn't. Dave was able to have one present only. Lizzy had a bouncy castle, had friends over, and received numerous presents. Dave was fine with this but still thinks the bouncy castle would have been good. Overall, everyone was happy.
We also have two children in soccer this year. Nick has done well and his coach is very strict and makes them run excessively. We support him 100%. So far, Nick has scored a few goals and enjoys himself. We tell him it's not about winning or scoring goals and having fun ( we think that he believes us).
Evan had his very first soccer game this last week. He had to receive a pep talk to go out and play in front of "all of those people." He was told that if he played through the game he would receive treats... he finished without any problems. He is just starting to understand the game. His coach has stressed the importance of staying in the correct position. Evan was told to stay on the corner of the goal box. He did for about 15 minutes of the game, even if the ball went right past him. He did not move. He had a 
wonderful time and the treats were well worth standing in place for so long.
wonderful time and the treats were well worth standing in place for so long.
