Fast times and wild living with (the former) Baby Whozit…
Posted in First Grader, Jessica on Nov 29th, 2013
This afternoon at 5:00 was Simon’s informal soccer tryout for joining the 8- and 9-year-olds at Mockingbird Valley indoor soccer complex. Besides being older, these kids play on a full field, use a larger ball, and play six to the field in semi-formal positions. The new youth director wanted to see Simon in action before […]
Posted in First Grader, Jessica on Nov 22nd, 2013
That’s when winter soccer sessions start up, and it can’t get here fast enough. I fondly remember that day, lo those many 20 days ago, when fall soccer ended. “How nice it will be,” I said to myself, “to have a bit of a break from twice a week practice and games every Saturday.” And […]
Posted in Jessica on Nov 17th, 2013
You may not be able to translate that exactly, but I’m sure many will remember that this is what happens to the best laid plans of mice and men according to Scottish poet Robert Burns. Allow me to borrow a device from cinema and television and begin my tale at the very end. Today, at […]
Posted in Jessica on Nov 16th, 2013
I am happy to report that we are now a fish-less household. As you may recall, about two years ago we were “gifted” with a betta fish. I never planned on owning a fish, but once one was put in my hand, I went out and bought a 2.5 gallon tank, rocks, and some aquarium […]
Posted in First Steps, Jessica on Nov 12th, 2013
Simon is a kind, sensitive child whom I try to rear with kindness and sensitivity. Every once in a blue moon, I find myself at the end of my rope (usually due to things besides him) and say or do something unkind. Then I feel awful. This weekend, I was fine and Simon was fine, […]
Posted in First Grader, Jessica on Nov 5th, 2013
Simon is making some serious progress in his various sports, a situation I find equal parts amusing, thrilling, and daunting. For example, his PE class just timed children in a half-mile race. Simon tied one other boy for fastest at 3:50. That’s up from 4:26 earlier this year and places his speed just shy of […]
Posted in First Grader, Jessica on Nov 1st, 2013
Remember Hong Kong Phooey? You might not; he was only around for about 16 episodes in 1974-5. But he showed up in a Scooby Doo episode Simon saw a few months ago, which led him to some old videos on YouTube, and hilarity ensued. And that’s how he chose a character last seen 31 years […]