Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Cross Country Meet.
2 years ago, Joshua had been sick for 2 weeks with strep throat and decided to run in the cross country meet on his first day back at school. Although we tried to persuade him not to, he was determined to run. He was VERY upset when he came in 110th out of 200 boys his age. He cried. He begged me never to make him do cross country again. (Hello? I tried to persuade you NOT to run in the race)
So, last year he didn't run because he was in a play. 
This year he once again decided to go into the meet.  I have to say I was nervous for him. I reminded him that he had hated the last meet, cried, begged me not to "let" him do another one. No, he was adamant. he wanted to redeem himself!
I also told him that his three good friends were all exceptional runners and they would probably beat him...would he be OK with that? Yep. His goal was to be in the top 50. Out of 200. Pretty good goal.
So, he ran.
I was DELIGHTED to see him running across the finish line in one of the top groups. He was placed 29th! Out of over 200 boys! He was in the top 30.
Wow...that was such an amazing improvement over the last race. He redeemed himself. Pride intact again!! He was over the moon, absolutely exhilarated, pumping the air for joy.
(His three friends? 1st place, 2nd place and 4th place but Joshua was just delighted for them and for himself.)
Before he ran I told him he was fantastic no matter where he came in ("right mum, you have to say parenty things like that") that I didn't care about his placement  and that he was a GREAT kid ("yeah yeah")
Well, he IS a great kid and I didn't care where he placed as long as he did his best, but I am so happy for him that he came in with such a good run.


Delighted after the race. 
Here he is (on the left) with his ribbon proudly displayed...with his best friend (who came in 1st!) 
Pre race anxiety...I actually felt sick with nerves for him.
With his best friend again and another friend (who came in 2nd!) Josh is on the right.

By the way..all the people who are asking me for posts and pictures...this is the third post today and....and...and...I have updated a couple of times recently. So, am I forgiven?
More Pictures.
At a friend's recent birthday party, we went outside and the little ones played in the leaves and also had pictures taken in the beautiful Fall tree.
Erin and Megan here with a little friend :)
Dancing in the leaves. (I think Moses is breakdancing:) )
(Remember I told you in a previous post about Moses wearing the Quik Silver shorts and shirt everywhere with boots...well...here is the proof!)
Fall Days...




Beautiful Fall Colours. 
You can see how big Moses is getting...now I get asked EVEN MORE if they are twins. When I say "no",  can you guess what people say?
 "Are you sure?" :) :)
You have to laugh. Or else you would...





Saturday, October 25, 2008


Random Pictures..





Recently I went and bought coats and hats for Ayana and Moses. These kids LOVE new clothes, it's hilarious. For example, a friend picked up some Quik Silver shorts and a shirt (end of summer sale) for Moses and he has insisted on wearing them EVERY day since. Even on cold days. Even when he has to wear boots with them :)  (Yes I take him out with shorts and boots on in the cold. Yes, people look at me like I am one of "those" parents who can not dress their children well and appropriately for the weather. No, I don't care :) )
So, back to the coats and hats. I went out and when I came back, Erin had done a "model photo shoot" with them and I have to say, the pictures are soooo adorable.