Our New Adventure!

Well, we have began a new adventure here in our little home in TN. My son TT has officially become a Boy Scout. I know, I know these kind of things just lead to more commitments. And some may say more time away from family time. But the whole family is really excited about it.

We have been talking for 2 years about taking the time to go camping and hiking, something I love, but have never taken the steps to do it. We have also wanted TT to be able to make friends and be around other boys and men who could be good role models. Plus, my husband wanted something that he and TT could share. Boy Scouts offers us the chance to meet all our needs. TT loves it. He met his troop Sat. and was on cloud nine when he found the other Scouts were war buffs like him. They talked about everything from WWII to Vietnam. What was really nice was these boys were a lot like the boys in our homeschool group. They were well mannered, fun and at ease talking with everyone from Poogie to the elderly. TT hasn't been this fired up since he got his first dirt bike.

Of course we will have to juggle this along with soccer until the end of Oct. but it will be worth it. This year soccer has really opened my eyes to how those in our county view sportsmanship. For example, the coach of the team we played last week was showing his players during half time and time outs how to hurt and hit our kids without getting called for a foul. We had a front roll seat to the "pep talk" we were sitting right next to their bench.That really teaches a kid how to be a good person. Ha! I know not all coaches are like that, TT has really great easy going coaches. And guess what we win just as many games as the mean team. It is just the principle of the thing.

The greatest part of the soccer season has been watching Poogie play. Pre K and K play on one team. They are hilarious. She is just there for the fun. She loves her coach and her team. It has been a lot of fun.

I will post a pic of my handsome little Boy Scout in uniform this week along with Poogie's schedule which I finally completed.

Have a great week everyone!