5 fouls.

Keats game was as we would expect. Every time that kid steps foot on the court he has only one way -- all out!  He throws his guts into the game!  On one loose ball Keat dove on it and a struggle for the ball began between him and the other team. The ref called a jump and blew the whistle.....but that didn't stop the fierce battle for the ball.  Like a pro wrestler, Keat threw a leg over the other kid in a scissor hold and put an end to the contest. Really funny...and typical of Keat. 

Unfortunately I was not watching the foul count close enough and Keat got his 5th at half time. That CRUSHED him!  That likely ranks up there as the most upset I have ever seen Keat. He was so destroyed. He begged me to go and tell them to give him another chance. I tried to explain that I couldn't but he wasn't having it. My 8 year old walked across the gym, kicked the door open and left. I knew he needed a second to chill out but when I went out there to find him he was gone!  I circled around the school and came back in to see if he came back in to Jenn. Still no sign of him so I went back outside again and found him this time. 

Tough experience for Keat but in hind sight, it will be the best thing for him to learn about the importance of staying out of foul trouble and supporting the team even if you are out of the game. 

Snowbasin hiking

For President 'a Day, we all went on a winter hike. T had a rough go w many tears, but it was beautiful. The boys loved it! We even saw some beaver dams & had a picnic in the snow. Good memories!

Kind Thad

It was a quiet morning. My pregnancy body wakes up almost everyday at 6:15/6:30. I was able to read the rest of The Continuous Conversion.

 Jas was working  on the Terrace house & Keat & Jonas were doing their Sat thing (wake up, do work jobs & read to be able to play playstation). I was cleaning the kitchen while T was coloring. We were listening to Philip Phillips "I Can't Go Wrong." Here are the words that touched me: "I can't go wrong as long as I remember where I'm from.  Hold my head up just to keep it clear. I want a chance to face my fear, face my fear." Hit me like a ton of bricks. Yes, I'm pregnant & hormonal, but I also realize I'm trying (& often failing) as I'm facing this fear, the fear of not being blessed w a daughter. 

So there I was on the kitchen floor, crying. T picked up on this quickly. He came over to me with his sweet 2 year old self & asked, "owie? Mommy owie? Mommy sad?" He gave me several hugs, grabbed my chin w his pudgy hand & kissed me square on the lips. My tender mercy. Must be remembered. I can face this fear.

Goldie

Yesterday we said goodbye to our friend Goldie!  She was our gold fish for a couple of years. She endured the early years of living in the back yard, surviving the mystery bird and cat attacks.  She also outlasted the times of living in the make shift bucket/ tank in the garage. Then she was there for the "upgrade" to the bowl in the kitchen that had to be cleaned daily. Over a year ago she and the crew moved into the real fish tank on Christmas. 

Unfortunately, the filter broke last month and Goldie got sick. Keat was so worried... Jonas wasn't overly concerned, but he did check on her frequently, so maybe in his own way, he was worried too.   Keat prayed for Goldie's recovery.   Ever see a Goldfish hand fed?  We tried morning and night to nurse Goldie back to health. I took a few trips to the pet store to do what I could to save the fish.  

Well, after all we could do, Goldie eventually died.  Keat cried. Jonas didn't. 

We said goodbye and she took a ride down the toilet. Fortunately, Whitie, Swiper, Brownie 1 and Brownie 2 are all healthy and hanging in. 

Dulce

We are so happy to have Dulce here w us! She came at the beginning of Jan & will be here through mid June.

We've already experience her first sledding & snow shoveling. She fits right in w the fam. Just last night Jonas called her his big sister.