Nationals

This kid and his team made it to Nationals with their robotics team! What a ride….There was quite a bit of drama that came from another team member and his father during Nationals. This was unfortunate, but I'm very big into finding meaning in things these days. So here's what I have so far. Although what happened was ridiculous to AJ, it allowed Russell and I to step up as parents and protect our kid. It also allowed us to band together and let AJ know that IT WAS US together-not him by himself. 

AJ hung on throughout this season, and he learned a bunch. We are all excited for next year because they are crafting the team they want, with people they want. So I look forward to AJ getting a bigger chance to show his skills and learn even more.

Here's to working through hard things, and help teach AJ skills that will benefit him for life. OH and always learning how to be a better parent-high five.

Love, 

Mom

The Art Show is Back

Dempsey and Ryk made it into the District Art show this year! This is the first time it’s in person since Covid started! It was so fun to go see their work and be inspired by all the creative things.

Love it,

Mom

Girls are Strong

Overheard dempsey with a friend in her room.

“My mom is really strong. It’s not true that boys are stronger than girls. Girls can be strong.”

Heck yes!!!!

The Theatre

Russ introduced us all to the amazing music of Hamilton awhile back. Then Hamilton came to Denver and Russell and I were able to attend. It was amazing! So when they came back my Dad bought tickets for the entire family. We weren’t sure if we could pull it off with Covid, but luckily it worked! 

The kids have been enamored with the soundtrack ever since, especially Dempsey. “Alexa! Play Alexander Hamilton!”

Love,

Mom

Braces

Dempsey got braces! It was a crazy turn of events where we thought Ryk was the one to need them, but turns out he is good for awhile and Dempsey was priority.

Dempsey has big feelings a decent bit of time, so I was anxious about the whole thing. Dempsey was VErY worried that kids were going to make fun of her and that she was the “only second grader with braces.” 

Russ took her to the appointments and I asked if they could come see me at work after the appointment. I was having huge Mom guilt about not being there for her actual appointment. Russ brought her to me and she got to hangout for awhile with me and the middle schoolers

I was so proud of her because she actually talked to a group of 7th grade girls. She told them that she had just gotten her braces on and was nervous about other kids. These girls gave some advice. “Just punch them.” “Just ignore them.” Dempsey hear this advice and decorated my board:)

She went to school later and ended up being just great! We had to do her expander every night for 12 days. We called it doing the “twisties”. 

Overall our first experience with braces is going well:)

I will say that when I got braces it was the first year in high school. Since Dempsey is so young, I’m in charge of flossing her teeth. It’s um…kinda interesting. But all good!

Love,

Mom

Self Care these Days

Increasing the self care these days means water, mountains, live music, creating, laughing, and exercise.

Love,

Meg