A LONG week......
The kind that just keeps going and going and going!
However, I know tomorrow is a new day. I have a lot to be thankful for.......
Play in the rain.
Sleep outside under the stars.
Send a care package to someone we love.
Experience a sunrise with a cup of hot cocoa.
Roast a hot dog over a campfire.
Catch a tadpole, and kiss it for good luck before setting it free.
Plant a flower and watch it grow.
Go a WHOLE day without shoes!
Get in a waterfight with no rules.
Make cookies for a friend and doorbell ditch.
Have a tea party.
Play with my camera until I can use all of its features correctly.
Spend a day hiding "Happy Fortunes". (More about this to come...I am soo doing this!)
Teach the dog to stay.
Send a letter just to tell someone you love them.
Go the beach and build a HUGE sand castle.
Go Huckleberry picking and eat them until we feel sick.
Stay in pajamas and watch movies all day. With no housework.
Catch a fish.
Make a zoo out of play-dough.
Splash in rain puddles and get sopping wet while dancing and playing.
Fly kites at the beach.
Laugh until you cry.
Attend a luau.
Swim with dolphins.
Cook a full course meal and have the table set with all the works.
So, there it is. My/Our Live List! I am excited. I am motivated! I am glad there are people who can inspire us without them even knowing. And you know the more I really think about it, a Live List just might be able to bring us one step closer to that very important relationship with God too! Hum....
What is on your Live List? Wanna play along? I would love to hear yours!!!
See chaos!!! This is just one side and corner of the mat area! WOW!!!
I am shoving Jon's contacts in his eyes and fast as I can. The poor kid didn't even know what hit him. He was whisked away by coach Mister and down to the arena floor they go.
Here is some prior knowledge before I tell you how he did...I was told by several people that going to your first National is just for the experience. The description was that more than likely our Little Man's fights would be bow, throw (his opponent throwing him), bow. And that this would be okay. After just the opening ceremonies I can see and fully expected to have that happen!
He did lose. However, he didn't lose by a throw. He fought hard and got out of several pins on the mat and he remained completely calm before, during and after each fight! I am so completely proud of him. He was amazing! And just another little tid bit of information...the first boy he fought, was last years USA National Champion. So hey, 2 1/2 minutes (Three minutes is the full time allotted for each fight)with a champion...not too bad Little Man! Not too bad!
In our eyes, Jonathan represented himself and his Judo Club with honesty, integrity, sportsmanship and respect! Way to go Little Man!!
"Where are you going now that you have competed in Jr. Nationals? I am going to DiSnEyLaNd!!!!"
It was beautiful! We enjoyed it and had an amazing time! We do wish you were all here with us and sharing in our fun! Loves and Hugs!!
Update from Judo Land: Jonathan is a whole 32 kilograms. That puts him in the 31 kilogram bracket. This is the 2nd to lightest group for his age group. He will fight tomorrow (July 3rd) sometime after 10:00 am. As an added bonus, Sensei Bob has decided to form a team and so guess what? The little man will compete again on Sunday (July 4th) sometime after 11:00. Keep your fingers crossed and your prayers coming! He is so excited and we are so proud of him just for the sheer fact that he is here! He has such a calm deposition and is just enjoying himself! Being here is a priveldge and if you know how hard he has worked, you know that he deserves to be here and learn! Go little Jonny GO! Win or lose, learn, grow and do your best! We love you!!!
.....This is what happens when Mister is at school learning how to be a coach and the wee ones and I are stuck with nothing left to do but shop! *giggles!* We should start this story over and tell you how the day really went! Well, maybe a quiz to see if you can guess how the day went......Best Wishes! How about True or False?
5.Nap: True! In my infinate wisdom-but it was well worth it and the company was the best! I decided to attend the premier midnight showing of Eclipse before we left. It did not double well with a late flight, being stuck in an airplane for 45 minutes while we wait for them to lift the "noone moves" ban due to the weather.our little man is going to be working for OSHA one of these days and LAX- the Little Man was not impressed!!!
6.Shiai: False. Not today....soon! Weigh-Ins are tomorrow morning and another little coaches meeting for the Mister and the fighting begins on Sat! Keep the prayers comin'!
7.Late: Of course you sillies! It is the Mister we are talking about! But, guess what? We love him more with each passing minute!
Loves and Hugs to all of you from the Mouse House!!!!
Awww, a sweet picture to leave you with! These two are the best! They have Mister and my heart! Couldn't be happier with our little crazy busy life! Next time I write.....California baby!!!
We hope that all goes well and you can hurry back!