Our Little World

 Our little world has been a busy one since school started. Not only did school start, but fall sports, and another year of Cub Scouts. So, I tell everyone if you try calling me, or if we are not home; we are at school, volunteering, at sports, church, or at Cub Scouts. I love that my son is active, and is very outgoing. It is fun watching him be in things, and doing things that are fun to him.

Joel in his Flag Football Uniform

The past couple of years Joel has played fall soccer. At first he wanted to do fall soccer, flag football, and Cub Scouts. I told him I thought it would be too much specially with school and homework, but if he still wanted to I will see to it that he got to do all of it. He chose not to do fall soccer, and just concentrate of Flag Football and Cub Scouts. Which was nice since we were busy. He really enjoyed Flag Football. I was glad he wanted to try something new, and that he had fun doing it. He was on the Cyclone Team (Which was hard since Joel is a Hawkeye fan like no other). He mostly played the line, but he tried Running Back a couple of times. He can not wait until next fall to do it again. He will hopefully be playing soccer in the spring.

Joel in his Wolf Uniform

Joel loved scouting so much last year he decided to do it again this year. This year he is a Wolf Scout. So, far he is loving it. He has already sold popcorn. He worked very hard. He sold more than he did last year. Bravo!!! He can't wait to see how much he earns for camp. I think he is really loving scouting. I know he learned so much last year. There is some interesting things this year for him to learn and do. Right now they are learning on what to do if they go hiking. Hopefully next week they can go on a hike. 

Joel at his birthday party

Joel with his buddies

  Joel recently turned 8 years old. I can not believe that he turned 8. How time really flies. Joel had a wonderful birthday week. I try to do a little each day for his birthday. I took him out to eat one night for a nice birthday dinner the two of us. He got to pick out a small toy the next night at the store. We went shopping for party favors for his birthday party the day before his birthday. On his birthday his godparents surprised him with breakfast and a gift before school, and before they had to leave for work. Then I ate lunch with him and his buddy who shares the same birthday. I even took a cupcake cake that said "Happy Birthday" to the both of them. The following night Joel went and stayed with his buddy for his birthday party. Saturday my son had his buddy stay the night with us. Joel and I took his buddy out for supper somewhere for his choice, and got to take him to get a small toy at the store to give Joel's buddy his birthday surprise. Then the Sunday after his birthday we had a party at the church. Joel invited family, church family, and friends. We had such a blast.
  We have Trick or Treating tomorrow so pictures probably later. Joel is going as a Zombie Clown. It is kinda creepy. It shall be fun.

Joel last year wrestling

 Joel's favorite sport start in a few weeks. Yep, Joel is going into his 4th year in wrestling. He is very excited, but he is torn as well. We debated to go back to WCV like we did last year, because it costs cheaper to go there, or stay in Winterset, because I have a hard time driving at night and in the winter. With sad hearts we will not be returning to WCV right away. Someone generously said they would pay for Joel's wresting if he stays in Winterset this year. To a single Mom it means a lot, because we live on a fixed income, but I don't want to see my son be not able to do something like sports to keep him active. It is a true blessing. Travelling at night is very hard in the winter. Specially with me tiring easy at times. Plus he can be home to get a good nights rest for school the next morning after practices. I will probably post things through out wrestling season on Facebook. So, from the first week of November through beginning of March you can find me twice a week, and most weekends sitting either in a bleacher or next to a wrestling mat.