LCOH Children's Christmas Program

Anna has tried out and been in our church's Children's Christmas program for a couple if not three years now.  Kids in grades 1st through 5th can be in the program.  This year, both kids wanted to try out.  I told Owen and Anna that sure they can try out, but to know that a lot of kids try out each year and only a few make it.  I told Anna that she's been in it a few years so they may give someone else a chance and I told Owen that he may be on the young side just to make sure they know it's not a given.  With that in mind, though, we practiced the try-out song over and over, I kissed them and wished them luck at the tryout door, and let them go in.

Fast forward a few days and we went to check out the results.  Anna made the cast, but Owen's name was not on the list.  He made it until he was outside to start crying.  I mean, sobbing, crying super hard while his shoulders were shaking.  I felt HORRIBLE.  I told him how sorry I was and that it was probably for the better because he'd have more time to play.  And, I hugged him for a LONG time.  When he felt better, we headed home.

Anna and Owen seem to fight a little more these days, but I was so proud of her not gloating, but also trying to make Owen feel better while celebrating on the inside.

Now, fast forward a few more days... I was walking our dog while the kids were at school and I received a call from the Christmas program organizer. She had made a mistake and could I call her back?  I thought, oh no, maybe Anna didn't get a part...

So, I called her back and guess what?!?!?!  Owen, DID get a part! He did! A small part, but a part indeed!! She just accidentally left it off the cast list. I couldn't believe it.

I told Anna at school pick up and she squealed with joy! We decided to not tell Owen and have him check the cast list once more at church that night.  At first he didn't go for it, and said something along the lines of why would I check it again, I know I didn't make it.

When we got to church, we talked him into it and lo and behold, his name was there. He did a little dance and jumped for joy! So excited!!

The fun and best part of this is this is the ONLY time my kids will ever be in the same production.  They are so far apart in age, things like this don't happen very often.  So excited!!

The program dates are set for December 13th and 14th! Come and see them!!

Our New Cub Scout

Owen's first time wearing his new cub scout attire! Super proud!!

 

 

Tooth #18?? Or better known as the next to last tooth...

Another tooth is gone... This one came out with "Count Chocula" cereal.  We think there is only one more for her to lose.  Sigh... Our baby is growing up...

Ps.. Interesting fact, the last one came out one month ago today. 

Owen's "Share" Day at School

A special day at school for Owen today.  He got to share "his story."  So blessed I am part of it.

This May or May Not be Tooth #17....

I give.... I really am not sure how many teeth Anna has lost, but the orthodontist said a few weeks ago, she only needs to lose four more... Well, now only three...

Tonight, as she was having a few Swedish Fish for her dessert, her tooth nearly fell out.  She pulled it the rest of the way and it was out!!

A Memory Maker for Sure!!

It's been raining ALOT here.  And I mean ALOT.  I think we're over 8 inches and the rivers and creeks are really high.  With that in mind, Owen and I decided we were going to pack up our bikes in the truck, drive to Raccoon River Park and ride the 3 1/2 miles around it.  We wanted to see how high  Raccoon River and the Des Moines River have gotten.

I told Owen early on to make sure and ride a steady pace because if he rode too fast, he would run out of steam.  About a mile and half into it, I got to looking at him on his bike and realized he was getting a little too big for his "Cars" bike.  I mentioned it to him and he said that yeah, he'd like a bigger bike.

Around mile 2 3/4, we get to the playground and he wanted to stop and play.  So, we did.  And, to make things a little more fun, we ran into a school friend of his and they played around while I talked to the mom.  She kept asking if it was going to rain, but I had my sunglasses on and it wasn't supposed to rain, so I didn't think much of it.  Well.... awhile later I happened to look out west and sure enough it was dark. Owen and I hopped on our bikes and took off.  Well, we got another 1/4 mile or so and his darn bike stopped working.  We had to pull over, check the chain, and check what we could, but couldn't find the issue.  If you pushed really hard on the pedals, it would move but only a little bit.  Wouldn't you know, though, that's when it started to RAIN! Agh!! So, Owen and I ran his bike (and mine) 1/4 mile back to the truck.  We were drenched by the time we got there.

As we started driving home in the rain, with our bikes in the back, it started POURING.  Owen just started laughing and saying what a great day it had been and what a great memory it would be for him.  I LOVE his positive attitude!

Have a great night!
Becky

Last Night...

This is the last night we will have a kindergartner in the house.  EVER.

Tomorrow night we will have a first grader and a fifth grader.  Could time slow down? PLEASE?

Too sad to write anything else.