Encore

Tonight is Haven High's variety show "Encore 2010". Caden will perform several acts, his favorite being the Wildcat Singers rendition of the Blue Man group.

State music was a success with his trumpet trio earning a "1" rating and the Wildcat singers a "2". In order to qualify for state, each ensemble had to get a 1 at regionals.

Track is coming to an end. Seems to go by fast. Caden has PR'ed in all events this year, which is great. At least he is improving. He was excited to break 100 ft in Javelin on Tues. His weight man' s relay, AKA, 4 X fat, has competed in 2 meets. It's quite the entertainment. Caden is actually pretty speedy, I clocked him at 12.5 for his split. He starts for the relay.

Kobe is the king of dodge ball these days. We have to construct a castle for a class assignment, which is just one more thing to add to my list of "stuff to do". Sounds like a job for Michael...

My dad is recovering nicely. Has his last PT tomorrow, but still has 4 more weeks off work. I think my mom is dealing with him pretty well. She hasn't flipped out publicly yet...lol.

The wind is outrageous right now. The boys and I have suffered with crazy allergies the past few weeks. The temps are wonderful though.

My dad had knee replacement on Monday and is coming home tomorrow. Of course, I will be taking him home and to therapy when I can. Thankfully I am able to do this for my mom since she works all the time. I am feeling a little bad for her considering the type of patient my dad tends to be. She has probably been enjoying these last few nights with the bed to herself and someone else taking care of him. LOL. Anyway, thankfully the surgery was a success and he will be on the road to a full recovery with less pain and suffering.

Bring on the pain meds!

Caden placed 4th in Javelin and 5th in Discus today at the Moundridge meet! He PR'd in both as well!

Kobe started another season of dodge ball tonight! It's fun, wild, and he loves it.

As we go through the rest of this week, I am a proud mom. I pray my boys' futures will be full of achievement, honor, and integrity. I pray they grow old, be healthy, and love life. I pray they will not go with the flow, not succumb to peer pressure, and that they try to always do the right thing. Time is too short to take dangerous risks. I pray I have raised them to succeed.

Circumstances surrounding us this day prove my point. Do good. Try hard. Be smart. Make good choices. Don't play with fire. Be free. But, mostly, love God.

First skype with Mia last night. Talked to her tonight as well. It's wonderful having technology to keep us in touch from such a far distance. Love the kisses too!

Another track meet today in Fairfield. Caden did well and the team got 1st overall. We've been having warm temps, but it got downright cold toward the end of the meet. Looks like we might be getting our first bout of spring thunderstorms soon.

Kobe finally ordered his guitar he's been pining for all year. He saved up most of the cost, and used a little from his savings to pay for it. He will be replenishing his account as soon as he starts earning some money from helping with his dad's lawn care business this summer. It's a Les Paul something or other...no idea. Anyway, it should be here any day now.