I know I say this every year, but I just can't believe another summer break is winding down. Another school year starting. Liam will be in 5th grade this year. I remember when he was starting kindergarten thinking that he had so many years ahead of him in this big new school. Now, he's a "5th grader". No one above him. He doesn't seem very excited for this school year. I hope that changes once school starts. He has changed so much this year. His behavior constantly reminding me he isn't a little kid anymore. I can't get away with half the stuff I used to with him.
Jill is heading into second grade. I think she's more excited about her school wardrobe rather than actual school. But Jill loves school. I have no doubt she'll have a great year. She'll be 8 yrs old (going on 15) in just 5 short weeks.
As usual, time is just flying by. It never seems to slow down. We've had a good summer. Did a lot of fun stuff. Have some fun stuff coming up.
I've been trying to meditate in an attempt to "reach my higher consciousness" and "get to know my true self". Have you ever meditated (or tried to?)? It's hard. I don't think I'm doing it right. But I will continue trying. Deepak Chopra and Oprah are doing this free 21 day meditation challenge. If you're interested, check it out: https://chopracentermeditation.com/home/?acode=oprah&utm_source=20130724&utm_medium=OcomHPRR&utm_campaign=1
Liam quit football. I can't say I'm 100% disappointed. That league was seriously a full time commitment. Over 12 hrs of practice a week. Game days, parents were expected at the field for EVERY game of the league. NOT just your kids game. Forced volunteering for parents at the concession stands for the ENTIRE game day. Geez, Liam likes football, but come on now. These kids and parents are all consumed with this. Liam wasn't down with it. And I would've stuck it out for him if he wanted to play but, honestly, I wasn't down with it either. Joe and I gave our best speeches about "once you make a commitment you have to follow it through Liam", "you signed up for the team and they need you", "you can't just quit things in life because they're hard". And on and on. Not to mention how much money we (mostly Joe) invested in this league. But not a word of it swayed him. We let him know that ultimately it was his decision and we weren't going to force him to do something that he was not enjoying. He decided he didn't want to play anymore and that was that. I admire how Liam had the guts to stand up for himself to me and Joe and didn't just force himself to do something that he didn't want to do just to please us. That kid's got some guts. I told him that I "admire that he's living his life for himself, and not us". He says he's willing to give football another chance in the future. So I know he's not completely traumatized by the whole situation. I think Joe and I made the right decision for his well being. Parenting WIN!
Enjoy the rest of your summer everyone!
Caleb made the same decision this year. He started with flag at 5 years old then at 7 went to tackle. He is going to be 12 this year and went through summer training but as soon as the school year started he said, I don't think I am feeling it this year. It crushed Antonio heart but us just like you gave the speeches and in the end said, you have to make your own decision and decide what will make you happy. He decided not to play, so we stepped back and said okay.
ReplyDeleteYour a great mom and as hard as it is sometimes to let our children make their own decisions we do have to realize they are growing up and determining who and what they want to be.