Matt got a skateboard for his 8th birthday – he’s pretty tentative, but he’ll get it!
Aug 21 2011
8
It’s hard to believe that Matt turned 8 years old today. In some ways, I hardly remember him being a baby, but if I close my eyes, I can see clearly those first days. We were so scared and excited; we had no clue what to do with a tiny little person, but our instincts (it turns out) were good.
I looked in the backseat of the truck yesterday at Mike’s prompting – Matt was sitting back there, iPod in hands, earbuds in, listening to music. He suddenly looked 16. It goes by too fast.
8 will certainly bring many changes to my first born. Third grade! New friends and old. More independence (is that possible?). He’s always talking, always thinking, always making new rules, and always right. He dislikes speaking on the phone, is unsure how to respond to happy birthday or compliments, and is generally polite.
He loves chocolate milk, although is starting to love regular milk as well. He loves experimenting with drinking soda: he likes Sprite/Sierra Mist and Root beer, but only a few sips and only if it has turned a little flat. He started chewing gum during baseball season, but he really is more in love with the …
Jul 24 2011
Rainy ride
Dec 19 2010
Student of the Month!
Each month, one student from each school in our district is chosen in a specific area (nominated by teachers) and is named Student of the Month. I was so surprised (and proud!) when I got the phone call from the communications director telling me Matt was named for Science in the month of November!!
We attended the school board meeting, where his name was announced, he shook hands with all of the school board members, received a certificate and got his picture taken for the local newspaper(s).
Such a smart little dude.
Sep 7 2010
