All tournament softballer

 So proud of Lily being recognized as a member of the all tournament team this year. He had some great plays and so glad she was rewarded for her effort. She sure lives softball and competing. Love this girl and love her talents and motivation. 

My Tiny Baseballer

 We had one of many baseball tournaments today with Seth’s travel ball team. He and a lot of the others had a rough time. They didn’t win one game all day. It was tough. Seth struck out 4 times. It’s rare for him to strike out even once. He’s a good consistent hitter.  He got back up there every time and came and sat down every time. I think sometimes my kids’ disposition is misread on the field. They don’t cry or get mad. Most times Lily just smiles as she walks back to the dugout or throws a ball back to a pitcher. To some it may seem like they have no passion or care about the game. This is so wrong. They have amazing g self control and focus when it comes to sports. 

Today we got home and Seth was walking through hours after we got home.  I called him over and said, “hey, I was really proud of you out there today. You had a pretty bad day at the plate but I absolutely loved your attitude out there.”  He said thanks, then started to walk away, he turned back to me and hugged me tight. 

I have to remember even when they control those emotions... they need love, encouragement and acceptance. 

We are having so much fun in this stage of life!

Happy Birthday, Silas!

Eight Years ago our family received the greatest gift ... well, greatest since Seth was born.  Silas is a gift that none of us knew we couldn't live without.  He is an amazing mix of everything good, stubbornness and mischief.  He was a surprise in that we didn't know we were not finished adding to our family and, when he was born, he surprised us with an extra 21st chromosome.  Both of those surprises were a perfect fit.  I love thinking of all the ways Silas has given to our family and all the ways Ian, Lily and Seth  have given to him.  They work perfectly together.... not all the time, but it all comes together in the long run.  We love you more that we ever thought possible, Silas Estel.  Happy 8 years of life.

Silas Loves....

1. Swimming

2. Blueberries

3. Pizza

4. Carbonated beverages

5. Power Rangers

6. Star Wars

7. Video Games

8. Donuts

9. Light up Shoes

10. Taking Zelda for walks

11. Mammaw's pound cake

Silas Hates....

1. Riding his bike

2. Chocolate

3. Ice Cream

4. Getting Frown-y faces at school

 

Conversations with Seth....

Seth: You know what my ideal traveling thing would be?

Me: No... what?

Seth: A hot pink Spyder... I'd wear a hot pink leather jacket and pants with a hot pink helmet.

Me: mmm... ok.

Seth: I'd drive up and be like.... "Hey Ladies, Sup?"

Conversations with Seth....

Seth: (coming out of the bathroom) Mom, can you wash by blanket? (comfy blanket he sleeps with every night)

Me: sure, what happened, I just washed it this week already.

Seth: I just accidentally peed on it a little.

Me: oh.  ok. put it in the washer.

Be Compassionate and Say Less Words

I don't have too much experience with people saying weird or inappropriate things to Silas and me when we are out, so I'll go ahead and share this one since I have it. :). Well, people probably say inappropriate things, but I'm not very sensitive so I don't think much about it....

Anyway...

Costco Dude:  (yada yada yada.... spring rolls are still cooking....yada yada yada)

Ian and Me:  (mmm.... spring rolls... yum)

Costco Dude:  (looks at Silas) "does he have autism or something?"

Me: "No, he has down syndrome" (super upbeat and friendly... switch to education mode ... trying to          hide my "what the what?")

Costco Dude: "Ahhh...."

...................

Costco Dude: "My parents had 4 kids..... Thankfully, they were blessed and nothing was wrong with any of us."

Ian and Me and now Seth:  .......... (exchange looks of What the What??!!?!??!)

Me: "yea, I have four kids and we feel very blessed.... except for these 2, sometimes." (pointing to Ian and Seth) 😏


Ian couldn't believe he had heard him right.  It was so strange.  I mean, people really don't think about what they say.

Be Compassionate and Say Less Words.

NEW LONG AWAITED TITLE!!!!!! CONVERSATIONS WITH SILAS.....

Me: "Silas,  you are my Heart..... Silas, (point to his heart then to mine) You are my heart."

Silas: Wait, Wait.... (puts his hand on my heart) your heart are..... (puts his had on his heart) .... my heart.

Me: "Awww.... Thank you, baby! I love you"

Silas: (smiles sweetly) Game?

Me:  😑