barrett: 113 months old

How are we already in October?  Admittedly, I've been ridiculously busy and can't keep my dates straight, which is why I'm almost a week late getting Barrett's monthly post up.  And, since this is a safe space, I took these pictures today.  So, what has Barrett been up to?  He started soccer!  When I asked him if he wanted to do baseball again, he gave a firm no.  And when I asked what sport he wanted to do, he picked soccer.  His friend is on his team, and my friend (Barrett's friend's mom) is coaching, so we've already started off the season in a great place!

The hubs and I had Barrett's parent-teacher conference this morning.  He's doing well in every subject, is respectful and kind in class, and really, the only area for improvement right now is his handwriting.  It's atrocious!  He just writes so fast that it comes out wonky, so I'm scanning Amazon for a pencil grip to help.  And maybe a handwriting workbook for practice.

 Likes:  soccer, BTS, swimming with the pool heater on

Dislikes:  math homework

158 months old

We're now over a month into the new school year, and I feel like we've all gotten exponentially way more busy than we've ever been!  Britton started up softball again, and is doing so well with her throwing and hitting this season.  She's moved from outfield to first base, though she plays both in games, and it's been really exciting to watch her play with her team.  We've also been busy with National Charity League.  Britton won the Presidential Award for her volunteering last year - 50 hours!  She's decided to go for a more manageable total, because she also has to volunteer for National Junior Honor Society.  We're trying out different volunteer opportunities this year - still doing the cookies for the hospital and some others, but added playing with the cats at the shelter and babysitting.  Britton was also elected to Student Council, and is excited to do that this year!  She's also been helping me when we have PTA events for Barrett's school - she gets volunteer credit when she helps out.  

Likes:  softball, baking cookies, sweatpants

Dislikes:  double-headers (that's a long day!), when I embarrass her at Target by breathing