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Cub Scout

I have tried to be really deliberate about not signing Daniel up for too much.  If you read this blog, it may not seem that way but it's true.  We do different activities at different times, when it fits our schedule but I don't want to be that parent that has a different activity every night.  I want Daniel to have time to relax, be home, play with toys and not always run run run to the next event.  So, our one thing was soccer.  Yes he did karate, but that was more for after school care (with side benefits).  He decided he wanted to take a break from karate this year, so we're doing something different after school and our one thing is still soccer.  (which is still a big commitment - practice on a week night and Saturday games - UGH!) 

But then, a few weeks ago they had someone come to school to talk about Boy Scouts.  Well, this person must have been an excellent sales man because Daniel has talked about nothing else since then. 

'Mom, I really want to be a boy scout.' 
'Mom, they do archery.  I love archery!'
'Mom, they get to camp out on the baseball field!'
'Mom, I like camping.'
'Mom, I think boy scouts do hiking.'
'Mom, I might need a pocket knife.'
'Mom, I really want to be a boy scout.'

Well, who could say no to that?  I know scouts are a great organization with a great focus.  I have always wished he could be a part of it, I just didn't want to overfill our schedule.  Well since he caught the bug I just couldn't say no.  Off to the scouting store - we marveled at all of the fun stuff they have there.  We have been anticipating all of the cool things he'll get to do, practiced the scouts promise, practiced tying the neckerchief, marveled at all of the cool stuff in the bear book and counted down the days to the first meeting.  Tonight it was finally here!  He woke up talking about it, (Mom I can't wait!) and thoroughly enjoyed the first meeting.  Is this just the cutest scout you ever saw or what?

Soccer game!!

Yes, soccer season has started.  I can't believe it's already here!  Daniel has moved up to the Junior soccer league at church (based on age) and it's big time now.  I didn't know it when I signed him up but it's actually a week night practice and Saturday game.  A much bigger time commitment than before!  We have practice on a school night - yikes!!  So far it's been OK.  We've been able to get homework done and fit it all in.  The season is short so we should be able to swing it.

They have been doing a lot of practice through August and now today was his first game.  He scored two goals!  WOW!!!!  Soccer is really his game.  In the beginning we tried out everything, but it seems obvious that this is where he is strong so we're gonna focus on soccer.  His boundless energy and fierce determination are really a bonus out on the soccer field.  And it's a good boost to his confidence to be good at something.  We're so proud...