Wednesday

Since I blogged last week...

Ian had his first basketball game of the season last Saturday. His regular fan club was in attendance to watch the debut. We were all very impressed watching the team. They high fived each other when a teammate scored, they were passing, they were shooting and they looked like they were having a lot of fun on the court. Ian, was unbelieveable. He LOVES sports and especially basketball! There were quite a few times when Ian had some breakaways. So he is dribbling down the court...nobody around him and then misses the basket like in a layup spot. So, I told him to go to his spot. Well...he has his spot! The left elbow part of the free throw line. Probably could easily be the 3 point range area in the 5-6 year old league, if we had that range! Sank one every single time. Missed the layups (close to the basket), but could make the other shots. I looked at Rob, who was helping me with the bench, and I said, "He plays JUST like my brother!" Matt kept missing those lay ups, but dominated at the 3 point range! My mom was one proud Mimi in the stands because parents from the other team were making comments about "that tall, blonde kid on the other team" and how their kids needed to guard him. hehe

Cailean and Gavin stayed for the first half, but then Cailean took him to a birthday party at WiiiBounce. Gavin was pretty excited and it turned out that the majority of his classmates were all there, so he had a grand ole time!

Ian and I met them at the birthday party and then I went to a baby shower. I hadn't been to a baby shower in a long time, so it was really fun!!! Actually, I'll be attending at least 2 more baby showers in the next few months. Yay!

We're glad we had three big events on Saturday and it all worked out that we could attend each one.

We continue the daily routine for morning prep as we head off to school. Ian makes a comment that his tummy hurts every single day he has to go to school. Gavin yells at me that I'm not going fast enough to get to his school. haha Yesterday morning Gavin had a playdate with his buddy at our house and then we were off to the sitter for a few hours as I headed into work.

We're headed into a fun-filled weekend. Even though Gavin's birthday isn't until January 23, we are having his party this Saturday at the local bowling alley. My cousin, her husband and two kids are driving up from South Carolina. Also, my aunt, uncle and another cousin are driving down from NY for the weekend. Can't wait to see everyone!

They all leave on Sunday at different times and then friends from Vermont arrive on Monday and stay until Thursday. Then, two more aunts arrive the following week and then Cailean's parents come for a visit. Looking forward to all the relatives coming this way.