Basketball Boy

Carson just started basketball last week. It was a great first game. He is playing with 3rd graders, which seems to be a good fit. Jeremy is all for him being challenged versus ever feeling like he is actually good. I see the benefits in what he is trying to do, but there is such a short time in your life to feel good at something, that I wish that for Carson too. He is holding his own out there, so maybe he will get a challenge and end up feeling like the best player on the team. If you asked him, I am sure he would say he's the star of the team. I guess that is a good sign.

Below is a clip of Carson playing some killer defense. He has that part of the game down. He even got a little physical trying to keep track of his man. He scored a basket for the team too. I am anxious to see the improvements over the next few weeks. My favorite part is at the very beginning of the game. The lights go off and the players are all announced and run into the dark gym at center court with music blaring. It seems very NBA. It brought tears to my eyes hearing his name called like that. The first of many, I hope.

Knox is 3 Months Old

Time flies when you're having fun! The last three months have passed so quickly. I can't believe my baby is so big. It makes me heart hurt. However, I am truly enjoying every second, even the multiple late night feedings. I love feeling the weight of his pudgy little body against mine, and I have come to love the smell of spit-up in my hair. His sweet grin melts my heart. The one thing that I hope to remember about Knox is his sweet disposition. He goes with the flow, wherever it takes him. He eats whatever and sleeps wherever. One thing that always makes me laugh is how he smiles and giggles at his mobile and car seat handle. He smiles at people now too. I was worried about that. I love my Mr. Knox. So does everyone else. He completes us!

It's Been a Year

We moved to STL one year ago today. It is amazing how different our lives are now. So much has changed. Knox wasn't even a thought. We lived in a different house. I wasn't working, and both kids were home. Jeremy's job is our only constant, but even that is up in the air now.

The phrase, "Change is good." is wearing on me a bit. I love change and consider myself a fairly flexible person, but I have reached my limit. I am excited to be bored. 2009 was a bit much for all of us, I think. Hopefully 2010 and our new home will bring us the peace we are hoping for.

Below are the interview questions I asked the kids when we first moved here, along with their answers. I asked them the same questions again.

2 weeks

1. What do you think of Saint Louis?

Maisy-Good!

Carson-Mmmm...The Magic House is fun.

2. What do you think of our new house?

Carson-I love it!

Maisy-I love it.

3. Why do you love it?

Maisy-Because, I'm glad we moved here.

Carson-My new room is fun. I get a break from my sister. I like to listen to music and shoot baskets.

4. What is the best part about all the changes?

Carson-The yellow slide at the park.

Maisy-Being home with Momma and going down the green slide.

5. What do you miss most about our old home?

Maisy-I miss Ha Ha and Lori and Nanny.

Carson-I miss riding my bike in the middle of nowhere.

6. If you could pick where we would live, here or there, where would you pick?

Maisy-Here

Carson-There

1 Year

1. What do you think of Saint Louis?

Maisy-Good, because I have new friends.

Carson-Bad, because I want to go back home and swim at Mimi and Poppa's.

2. What do you think of our new house?

Carson-I like my black and gold room.

Maisy-Good...I like Jack coming over.

3. What is the best part about all the changes?

Carson-Nothing...

Maisy-We can go get gas and treats.

5. What do you miss most about our old home?

Maisy-swimming at Mimi and Poppa's

Carson-My friends

6. If you could pick where we would live, here or there, where would you pick?

Maisy-Here

Carson-There

Funny...the more things change, the more they seem the same.

As for me, we have made some wonderful friends here that have taken us in, like family. Although I still miss my real family, I am thankful that such kind people have come into our lives. I can't imagine my life without them. Catching up with Sarah and letting our girls play has been a real blessing. But, when I hear familiar voices from home, my heart still gets heavy. It is much easier to live here now. I just miss my peeps! A lot.