August 29, 2006
J
J is an amazing kid. He loves school, loves sports, loves his family. He is such a positive and optimistic kid. On Saturday he scored seven goals in his soccer game. After the first one, N and I sighed with relief that he scored at least one goal this season. Gets it out of the way, then all of the sudden he scored another and another. At this point, we weren't sure what to think. Other parents are surely waiting for him to start passing, and we starting cheering for him to pass. When we got home he said he just got this itch and knew he could do it. He practiced every day last year at recess so this year he would be better. I just love that drive and determination. I love his confidence, even though it is huge! I hope that he keeps his outlook of being able to conquer anything if just practiced. He has such amazing persistance.

He also loves everything about first grade. He really does, he gets excited about everything, especially eating lunch at school. I think he gets a thrill from being in charge of his own food. Even if I send him a lunch, he gets complete control over what he eats first or what he saves til the end. He loves homework, what a big deal to get to bring school work home! He loves PE, Computers, Music, and everything with math.

I am very lucky to have such a kid in my life, he really inspires me. He believe me and N can do anything, and he knows the world is amazing....