Memories to write down...

...We're participating in a talent night for homeschool families in a few weeks and were talking about how the night would go with the kids. After the discussion was winding down and everyone was scattering, Sara turned around with the biggest grin on her face and exclaimed (yes, really exclaimed), "I can't WAIT to be on the stage!" Oh, how different they are from each other...

...Levi's football team made it to the second round of the playoffs on Saturday and then lost an absolute nail biter, in overtime, 6-0. Over and over in the game, it looked like we were going to win, and it just didn't happen. He came off the field after the game where I was waiting at the gate, and what was the first thing he said? "I hope it doesn't go this way for Ohio State-Penn State." That's my boy...

...Just a funny...Sara drank something too fast the other day and started hiccuping. Her announcement? "I think I have the hook-ups!"...

...When I make something new to eat, the kids have started measuring how many of them like it in football yards. So if everyone likes it, they say Mom made a touchdown. (Tonight's Mexican Lasagna and Broccoli Salad, however, still had 20 yards to go, apparently). You can tell what's been on our brains for three months...

Norton Sports Network report

On Sunday, Oct. 5, at about 2:30 p.m., #17 Levi caught a pass and, despite the efforts of several defenders, ran it in for a touchdown. His first touchdown ever in a league game.

This was not a thing of eternal importance, I know, and sometime the joy will fade. But I will forever remember my son's face as he scanned the crowd of parents and found me after the game. A shared smile after the accomplishment of a long-awaited dream goes a long way.