Visit from Ted

Lucas got to bring home the class bear Ted last weekend. He really enjoyed having him for the weekend. He brought him to soccer and to church on Sunday. I honestly do take pictures of the other kids too. I feel like I have to qualify as it seems like most of my pictures are of either Lucas or Tristan!


Lucas, Ted & his classmates


Lucas has been watching his brothers on the sidelines for years so he was so ready to play soccer himself. He loves it. He askes me almost daily if it is Saturday yet. When I tell him, no it's Monday you still have 5 days left - he'll remember and do the countdown.



Lucas & Ted



Chandler playing goalie during practice - although he knew I was taking photos so he started messing around.

I signed up to be the soccer coordinator for Lucas' age group this year. Mostly because it saved me the fee for 3 football (soccer) players and 2 football (flag) players! It's not so bad, the people are very nice and the kids love playing each week. It's a little easier since we practice for 45 mins, then play a game for 45 mins only on Saturdays. It's a little harder because I have to be there from 8:30 to set up every Sat AM and Football isn't over until 3pm! A very long day. So far it's been great - mostly because it has been so pleasant out there, but today was the first day in a while it was wet and cool. Winter is coming!

We are starting a 5 day weekend tomorrow - it is already parent-teacher conferences if you can believe it. We're going to try to do something fun tomorrow like Legoland or Chessington World of Adventures since all of my appointments are Friday.

Lucas' teacher is really cute - she sends out newsletters every week (most teachers send a weekly one here, plus EVERYONE is on email here so it makes life a little easier - at least to contact people!) I love it. But she sent this great quote I thought I'd share:

"Speak softly and sweetly. If your words are soft and sweet, they won't be as hard to swallow if you have to eat them."