Television debut! He won 2nd place in a 5K!
In the zone:-)
His awesome 2nd grade teacher! He really liked her!
A rare pic of him sitting still!
One of my favorite pics!
We really are trying to get him to lose the Bieber-style hat...
This has been a fantastic year for Logan. He had a great 2nd-grade year complete with good grades, tons of sports and a lot of growth...mentally and physically! I am not sure when he will stop growing, but it is kind of crazy at this point. He now stands at just under 5 foot, 57 inches to be exact. He also now wears a size 8 shoe, in men's:-( He officially can wear my shoes which blows my mind because I wear a 9. He also decided that he really wanted to grow out his hair this year so he could "flip" it. It drives me crazy, but he loves it.
School went well. He had just a few challenges he had to work past, like not wanting to sit still long enough to do worksheets (honestly, I don't blame him, but I didn't say that). But, it is a good life lesson. Not everything in life is going to be fun (I explained that I really don't like cleaning toilets, but it is a necessary evil). What he did discover this year is music, art and dance which really fascinates him. He had a fantastic art teacher that was really good with his personality (Logan can be relentless in his quest to do something when he likes it) and showed them a lot this year. And, of course, there are sports. Once again, he participated in flag football which is where he finds his confidence and shows his skill and maturity. Lyndon and I kinda watched in amazement this year when he played (yes, I am bragging about my kid, but it is my blog, so who cares). He is fast, like really fast and he seems to be in a different place mentally when on the field. He truly enjoys it, practices and games, but there is something that changes in his face when he is playing. This year, he was on a team that was 8 and under, and it included a few kindergartners who were playing for the first time. I was amazed at how he decided to take those kids under his wings and explain things and was a good role model for them. When they weren't paying attention, he rounded them up and helped them focus. And, when they did something good, he praised them and equally encouraged them when they tried. This was eye-opening because at home with his little brother, we don't see that often. It was encouraging. We also watched as he ran the ball, over and over. He averaged one-two touch downs a game and several games he had 3 or more. One of our biggest challenges was keeping him humble...something he will learn this year when he plays with the older group of 10 and under. Someone will put him in his place, and he will need it. Maybe that sounds mean, but us telling him to settle down is quite different from getting out-run or not being able to dominate.
Once again, it is fun to watch as my kids surprise me. I believe that is one of my favorite things about being a parent. They are NOT extensions of us; yet, they are tiny (or not so tiny) people with their own interest, dreams and desires. All I can do is let them be and try my best to encourage them.
This next year will be a challenging but good year, I believe. He is in a new school and new environment which will bring lots of new opportunities. We just need to keep him focused!
More to come:-)
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