flynn:: it's exciting to see how all this work we've done on overcoming obstacles, learning how to deal with stress and managing nerves is all coming together. i saw it front and center this past weekend at his soccer tournament, where he previously would have been a nervous wreck, nearly paralyzed by his fears and this time he was able to settle in, stay calm and turn that anxiety into something much more productive.
jonah:: if anyone deserves a medal it's the younger siblings who sit idly by on the sidelines for hours and hours (and sometimes days) while others get to participate. when he wasn't bemoaning the loss of an action figure, rating his level of boredom on a scale of 1 to 10 or sniffing out food he was cheering on his brother's team, keeping us entertained and being his usual easy going self. he definitely earned that day off on Monday to recover from a weekend spent doing nothing much of interest.
indy:: wild-haired, bleary-eyed and covered in goose poop, dog hair from new puppy buddies and dried grass he rolled through the weekend in the way that only toddlers can. oblivious to what was actually happening he wandered around, skipped naps and practiced his clapping skills.
