Friday, March 26, 2010

Honesty and Respect

Just wanted to brag about my kids for a sec.
The kids school has a monthly value theme. What they do is the teachers pay attention to who exudes this quality during the month and then at the monthly assembly, the kids are given an award. For January it was RESPECT. We were proud when Payton received this award. Unfortunately I didn't know that he was getting this and didn't attend the assembly or get a pic, but will take one and post it soon. But we are very proud that he shows respect to the people he comes in contact with. He is a really good kid.
February's theme was HONESTY. Savannah was very excited to get this award...well, she would have been excited for any award. This time, Savannah's teacher called the night before to let me know so I was able to go to the assembly. But...because I am perpetually late, I missed seeing her receive it. I tried hard to get there by 9 but getting 4 more kids ready just proves to be a little difficult. But, we are very proud of miss vanner. And she just beamed knowing that we made it.
You often wonder if the things you are teaching your kids are truly setting in. When your kids get recognized for these qualities it's like you, as a parent, are receiving an award too!!
Man...I LOVE MY KIDS!

Monday, March 1, 2010

.Payton's First Race.
Matchmaker 5K
February 13, 2010

This was a very last minute decision on mine and Payton's parts. Doug had been planning to run for several weeks but I was just going to stay home because of the kids and not being able to run for a while. But Doug is pretty persuasive and really wanted me there...and had already convinced Payton to go.
One thing...PAYTON DOESN'T RUN!!
He did pretty good the first mile and then it went down hill from there. He was so tired and his legs hurt. Doug and I just stayed with him and talked him through it. Telling him that he could do it and that he wasn't giving up. It was torture...for all of us.
When we FINALLY saw the finish line Payton kicked it into high gear and finished strong. We finished DEAD LAST! Wait...I guess I finished dead last. Payton and Doug crossed before I did!!

We were proud of him!!

The Dahlin's and Steve Johnston were also there. They all did great and were there to cheer us on at the finish line, and take pictures. Thanks!!!
It was a good-ish experience. But I don't think Payton will be running any 5K's for awhile!