The Family that runs together.....

The kids were a bit jealous of the time Matthew and I spent together training and running the 1/2 marathons. So, we all ran the Layton Classic 5k race. The kids even pitched in 1/2 of the entry fee. Everyone did great. Elliot and Matthew came in first. Emilia and I were second and Katherine was just after us. I believe that Emilia and I only beat Katherine because if Emilia slowed down, I would take her hand and pull her along. Nobody is yet complaining of sore muscles and everyone seems excited to do another race in the future.

quick soccer question

OK, I know nothing. Elliot wants to know....can you slide from the back or side in soccer? Anyone?

New Lessons

I took a new position a the school this year. I am the TA for the resource teacher. I have only worked with the kids for two days but I have already been made acutely aware of how blessed I am. These kids I work with have been given a raw deal in life. They struggle to do the simplest of reading and math problems. They do, however, show up everyday willing to work harder than any kid I know, just to get the basics.

My hope for the time I have in this position is to learn gratitude and patience. I hope I can transfer what I learn to my own children.