Kaedo has decided he wants to teach Ketchup some tricks so Saturday night was the first class. I think Ketchup taught him a few things! He was more than willing to go over the short jump but there was no way Kaedo was going to get him over the tall one. Ketchup sqooched through the smallest spaces to get around going over. There were a lot of laughs and unfortunately for Ketchup not too many treats left since the girlies were here so he had to do a lot of work to get a little morsel. I told Kaedo we had to make a point of getting some more treats before setting up another training session. The only real question is... who is being trained???

We played in Ottawa last weekend. 6 games, 2 days, 800kms, rain rain and more rain. Not my most favorite weekend. The best part was being with my boy. I'll take all that other crap just for a chance to spend time with him. And I did. A wonderful mom from our team brings her camera to games and tournaments and spends almost the entire time taking pictures. She then has them printed and gives them to us. So awesome. Another tournament next weekend so I'm hoping for good weather. Keep my fingers crossed.

grade 8 graduate

Is it possible that Sterling is graduating from 8th grade in just a few short weeks? I can't believe it. He is going to be in high school in just a few months and I think I will sit down and bawl my eyes out. He already calls me short stuff. Craig and I are thrilled for him and how well he has done. We know he will do well in high school. N's sister A recently said to me "he's big, good looking and nice, he'll be fine in high school". I'm holding her to that - ha!

week 37

Week 37. Only three more weeks before school is out and we are doing our summer shots. This year we won't have any trampoline or swimming pool shots as we have decided not to put them up any more (too old) and the boys have given them to Em and Av. Jessica gave both of those gifts to the boys so many years ago and now we are able to give them to the girls to enjoy. Apparently Av loves the trampoline so that will be great, and they both love the water. This picture is kind of funny as it was taken after school and the sun was blaring on the side of the house. Kaedo had to have the glasses on Gnomee and Sterling thought it was dumb, and Kaedo had to have Ketchup in the picture, and Sterling thought it was dumb.... do you see a pattern forming here? Anyway, we got the picture, late as it was and here it is. The weather is beautiful and the kids are in shorts. Kaedo says he is staying out of the heat by vegging in the basement and Sterling has gone biking with N. Although when I texted him he was in their house. I told him to go outside via text. L (mom) must have been wondering what was going on. I can just hear Sterling saying to her "my mom says I have to go outside". Aaahhh for the love of cell phones! Craig should be home any minute and the weekend will officially begin. Football and the last game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs are for sure on the agenda. Here he is! Let the weekend begin!

We're baaaackk!

After our weekend trip to Ottawa, I can honestly say I have never loved sleeping in my own bed so much. Kaedo played 6 games in 2 days in torrential downpour. Truly awful. I must admit that as of today I am sick of soccer and this is only the beginning of the season. Thank goodness we have a weekend off before the next tournament. Kaedo played very well and I was really proud of him. Pictures tonight, league game tomorrow, practice on Thursday and then a couple of days off to just hang out and be a kid. It was so rainy I didn't even get any pictures. Maybe some of the other moms with the fancy cameras will share.

One more day!

Tomorrow Kaedo and I head out for our first ever mom and son overnighter. We are so looking forward to spending some time together and hanging out. With six soccer games to play over 2 days I don't know what else we'll get done but I do know that whatever it is we will have fun doing it. I love this picture from 2010 so I had to post it. He is such a beautiful boy. I guess that smile is what makes us do all this. His happiness equals our happiness. One thing I can tell you though, I am really going to miss Craig these next few days. He keeps me grounded with the soccer and it will be hard not having him there. As always, Sterling will be on my mind and he spends a wonderful day biking with his buddy and another hanging out with his dad. While we will spend the weekend separated we will all be thinking of each other!

week 36

Week 36! Every week is an accomplishment to me. I am continually amazed that my boys put up with me and doing this silly thing. This week Kaedo is rockin' the Heavy Metal Hair. Plus he looks thrilled to be there, doesn't he? Nothing against the picture, just doing something for me at that specific time. Can't remember what I did to piss him off but oh well. Sterling got a wonderful letter from a teacher that was sent to me, speaking about how amazing he is. I tried to send it to the immediate family but had some problems. If you would like me to send it to you, let me know and I will do so. Kaedo had his first league game last night - about 45 minutes away from home. A very nice field, made even nicer by our win. Kaedo played very well and showed some really great ball handling skills. Stopped by today to pick up Sterling's suit for grad. Yikes! And so it begins. Thank god I can rest assured that he will not be asking to get his nails done, hair coiffed or face painted on grad day. THANK GOD for boys!