one of my boys has finally taken an interest in musical instrument. It is one of the biggest regrets I have, not continuing with my piano or other musical pursuits. I have a guitar, keyboard and harmonica, that if I focused on, could probably be decent, at least I would like to think so. I did have a grandmother that taught piano for years, so I like to think it is hidden somewhere in my genes.

Anyway, some teenagers at our church play with the worship team. One of them is starting to work with B a little bit. If nothing else, would love it if he would learn some rhythm.

JB scored his first goal during a soccer game yesterday. JR and I both saw it and he was so pumped. Then we came home and pulled out his "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons Book". He started reading. His teacher has really helped him in school and I was amazed at how quickly he was picking it up. He was so stoked when he realized he was able to 'read'.

I pulled out the boys' journals. It was originally my intent to write periodically in each of their journals. Yes, there is online but there is something about someone's own handwriting. It had been a while since I had written in them. JB's last entry was dated Oct 10, 2011 - almost 1 year to the day. My entry for the day was excitement that he now had 10 words!!!! Look where he is now! Sometimes it is hard to see the progress when you are in it day to day, but looking at the journal, he is doing awesome.

Off to grab the kids...our last week of 4 days of soccer practice! Woot!