Wow, what a week the boy has had! This week he wrapped up swim team for the summer. He did such a great job and made HUGE improvements!!! So funny to think that at the beginning of last summer he couldn't swim. Now he swims like a fish! He brought me a ribbon this morning from the beginning of last summer. 25 yards free style took him 1 min and 51 seconds. This summer 25 yards free style took him 28 seconds! Talk about shaving some time off! He went to the preliminaries for City Meet, the big finale, this Thursday. While he didn't place (you had be come in 8th or above) he did do quite well! In free style, he came in 12th place out of 37. Backstroke he came in 10th place out of 20. I can't wait to see how he does next year!
But even BIGGER news for Hayden this week is.....he learned to ride his bike!!!!! Chris took Hayden & Hadley up to the parking lot of Crossgates Baptist two days in a row. It only took a few tries and Hayden had it down pat! Hadley spent her time riding up and down the lot on her Dora trike. Hayden is head over heals in love with bike riding now! He wears his helmet in the house all day, waiting and watching for "Da" to come home for a ride. Hayden and "Da" like to ride all around Crossgates. This morning they went miles, stopping by to visit Hayden's girlfriend, who was out shopping at the time. They drove by the Crossgates lake, where Hayden had his first bike wreck, but survived. They were gone about 2 hours.
I'm just shocked he isn't wearing his helmet to bed! Poor little man gets something in his head and goes overboard. This is the man who slept w/a fishing lore when he was consumed with fishing! He gets it honest from his daddy. I'm just glad they find the same things fun and exciting. Chris has fixed his bike up and LOVES riding - he hasn't rode in years. Now he is suggesting that I get a bike. Well......I'm sure there is something that Had, Hali & I can do together that doesn't involve me, on the road - we all know I can't drive a car. Who knows what I'll do on a bike!!!
This picture is of Hayden after deep sea fishing at Destin. Once again, Chris & Hayden buddied up. I'm using my new laptop that doesn't have many photos loaded to it - just vacation photos. I'll post a pic of Hayden on his bike soon!
Tonight, everyone is in bed, all is right w/the world. My world at least. I'm enjoying this little bit of time to reflect. A little time to pray and thank God for all of the blessings. Sometimes it is overwhelming to think of all that God has blessed me with. My husband, my best friend of 15 years. The type of father he is - my children are SOOOO blessed. Speaking of kids, they light up my life. God gave me three beautiful, funny, healthy kids. Each day with them is a gift.
Tomorrow I have an open house. I pray that it goes well. I pray for all of my clients - past, present and future. I pray for my parents, for their health and happiness. I pray for guidance, to better serve Him. And mostly I give thanks.
These are the things I reflect on here in the dark at bedtime. Nice to have a minute to blog. Until next time.
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