Friday, January 31, 2014

Overheard--worth documenting

Aeden to Eric about a video game login: "Okay so I made a mistake.  I admit it."



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Chrisi

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Thank You

Yesterday marked Aeden's 1/2 birthday...he is now 12.5 years old.

Saturday marked the original ending date of Aeden's grounding which started on New Year's Eve.

Sunday marked the end of extension one on the grounding.

Today marked the actual end of his grounding.

We have fully entered the talking back, disrespect, my parents don't understand me, why don't they just let me do (or not do as the case might be) whatever I want because I know all stage of Aeden's life.  It is really easy to feel like a failure as a parent.

With that in mind, I would like to thank the barista at Starbucks, the random customer at Mama's Pizza, and the nice guy at the convention center.  In the past couple of weeks these individuals have each approached Eric and I to let us know what a polite, kind, thoughtful, intelligent kid Aeden is.  There have been other random strangers who have complimented us on Aeden's behavior and attitude, many of them pointing out to us that he is a rarity among kids these days.

These comments are what help me to remember, during those parenting fail moments, that we are doing something right as parents.

Thank you.




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Chrisi

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Skeeball

Evan and Uncle Eric playing skeeball at Riley's birthday party. This was one of the most adorable things I have seen recently!

Princess Wave

Riley waving to Tigtigs.

Dance Dance Revolution

At Riley's birthday party.

Foot Size

It is official...Aeden and I have the same size feet.  Although mine have a nicer shape than his.

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Chrisi

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Algebra 1-2 H

Here is Aeden's first semester Algebra 1-2 H grade including his percentage...99%.

We are very proud of him, although both Eric & Uncle Neil asked him what happened in regards to the missed 1%.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Evmo

Out to lunch with the boys.

Riley Girl

Out to lunch with Riley.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Driving Range 2

Driving Range

Aeden got a new golf club from Papa for Christmas. The boys went to the driving range to try it out.