Three Things

Three things going on with us right now:

Q

1. Q got some new shoes and they have laces.  He has been working very hard on tying his own shoes and is doing really well.  Another skill unlocked!

2. As he begins Grade 3 we know he has a ways to go to catch up with his peers on his reading level.  We have engaged a private tutor, which a couple of his friends go to as well, so I'm sure that will help.  And with soccer and baseball wrapping up, we will have more free time in the evenings to do more reading together. 

3. Q has perhaps his last game of tball tonight. The playoffs are double elimination and they have already lost once.  He has a great season and is looking forward to next year!

E

1. E is in Grade 8 this year, the last year at his school.  
2. I applied for E's passport renewal through the mail in mid-July and I still haven't received it, so now I've got a reminder on my phone every day to check the status.  Last year we renewed the kids' Nexus cards and that was pretty painless.
3. E is trying out for various baseball teams for next year.  I am proud of how he shows up for each tryout and does his best, even when he doesn't know anyone else there.  It would be great if he could make one of these more competitive teams to be more challenged next year, but if not, then golf it is!!

Dave and me

1. We have booked a long weekend trip New York City in November.  We have our flights and hotels booked, and I've already made three restaurant reservations.  I have an itinerary and now just need to plot it in my Google Doc, which is how I plan a trip.
2. We have adopted our usual "reset" habits for the month of September.  Eating well, not drinking, and exercising.  Summer is a bit of a free for all so it's time to rein it in a bit. 
3. We bought a new couch. The one in our back room was not suitable anymore.  We picked out a simple grey one from Crate and Barrel and it is being delivered today.