I cannot believe how fast time goes! Here are some "notes" from the last two weeks at the Lloyd's home...
Nathanael is training hard to try out for the high school soccer team. If he does not make it, at least he gave it his all. He had to speak in church yesterday. I went downstairs to edit his talk and make sure that his topic that he was given (living worthily) came through. I thought that I would have to add a few things, etc. Instead, I was completely impressed with what he had to say and did not change a thing. He used scriptures, examples, and other church approved materials and it was solid! It was such a satisfying moment to sit there and realize that he had written his talk completely on his own and that it was great!
Lindsay has been very physically active lately. She has been participating in Futsal Academy, playing indoor soccer, and doing a little strength training. She also has been playing basketball on the young women's basketball team. Travis said that she never played better than she did last Saturday. She is really turning into quite the athlete. At school, she is in musical theater and was chosen to be in the "featured" dance group. She was very pleased and honored. It was a nice moment of satisfaction to see her so excited and feel good about herself.
Ethan just turned 11 years old! We had a Harry Potter birthday party of course. The party was a big hit and the boys all had a great time! Ethan's grandma Jan could not come to the family party and so she called him to wish him a "happy birthday" and find out how his parties went. Ethan told her about the activities and then he thanked her for the birthday present she gave him without being prompted. It was very satisfying to see him be appreciative without me reminding him.
Clarissa is really enjoying school lately. She has a great teacher that gets how creative and imaginative she is. Clarissa was given "The Eagle of the Month" award for the character trait "respect". Her teacher said that she could think of no one else who deserved it more. It was a great moment of satisfaction to have her recognized for showing respect to her teacher and her classmates.
Zachary continues to learn and grow and turn more and more into a little boy each day. It was very satisfying to help Zac say his first little prayer.
My "moment of joy" was also very satisfying. Lindsay had invited her girlfriends over for a Valentine party. She chose the activities that they would do that night and made up a schedule. One of the activities was to go give a couple of widows in our ward a "heart attack". She had all her friends cut out hearts and say kind things on them. Then they went and taped them to their doors. It was very thoughtful for her to think of these sisters and show a little kindness.
The last couple of weeks have been really good at our house and I am trying to really appreciate these moments and these times and hopefully will remember them when we have "teenage moments" or toddler tantrums or disappointments. I am grateful for the people that my children are becoming a I pray that they will continue make good choices.
Cathy
Nathanael is training hard to try out for the high school soccer team. If he does not make it, at least he gave it his all. He had to speak in church yesterday. I went downstairs to edit his talk and make sure that his topic that he was given (living worthily) came through. I thought that I would have to add a few things, etc. Instead, I was completely impressed with what he had to say and did not change a thing. He used scriptures, examples, and other church approved materials and it was solid! It was such a satisfying moment to sit there and realize that he had written his talk completely on his own and that it was great!
Lindsay has been very physically active lately. She has been participating in Futsal Academy, playing indoor soccer, and doing a little strength training. She also has been playing basketball on the young women's basketball team. Travis said that she never played better than she did last Saturday. She is really turning into quite the athlete. At school, she is in musical theater and was chosen to be in the "featured" dance group. She was very pleased and honored. It was a nice moment of satisfaction to see her so excited and feel good about herself.
Ethan just turned 11 years old! We had a Harry Potter birthday party of course. The party was a big hit and the boys all had a great time! Ethan's grandma Jan could not come to the family party and so she called him to wish him a "happy birthday" and find out how his parties went. Ethan told her about the activities and then he thanked her for the birthday present she gave him without being prompted. It was very satisfying to see him be appreciative without me reminding him.
Clarissa is really enjoying school lately. She has a great teacher that gets how creative and imaginative she is. Clarissa was given "The Eagle of the Month" award for the character trait "respect". Her teacher said that she could think of no one else who deserved it more. It was a great moment of satisfaction to have her recognized for showing respect to her teacher and her classmates.
Zachary continues to learn and grow and turn more and more into a little boy each day. It was very satisfying to help Zac say his first little prayer.
My "moment of joy" was also very satisfying. Lindsay had invited her girlfriends over for a Valentine party. She chose the activities that they would do that night and made up a schedule. One of the activities was to go give a couple of widows in our ward a "heart attack". She had all her friends cut out hearts and say kind things on them. Then they went and taped them to their doors. It was very thoughtful for her to think of these sisters and show a little kindness.
The last couple of weeks have been really good at our house and I am trying to really appreciate these moments and these times and hopefully will remember them when we have "teenage moments" or toddler tantrums or disappointments. I am grateful for the people that my children are becoming a I pray that they will continue make good choices.
Cathy
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