For the first time ever, we did a birthday party outside our home. SK went to a birthday party in March at our local skating rink. She was pretty miserable because she could not skate and she was scared. BUT......she wanted to go back the next week. In fact, we have taken them skating several times since. Sarah Kate wanted to have her birthday party there. We invited our church friends and her school friends. She had the best time and was surrounded by friends she loves. She is so social! She will turn 6 this coming Saturday, June 14th.
Maybe I am wrong, but I don't remember life being so complicated when I was in middle school. Everything is so competitive now. Maybe it was back then and I just didn't realize it. Sarah Kate started playing city league softball a couple of weeks ago. We've been encouraged to get her private batting lessons. When I was in third grade I started playing softball and I just did it for fun! No stress at all, as far as I can remember! I just played. I wasn't very good, but I liked it! Ha! Emily started band this year! Before school started, I got a letter from the school district strongly encouraging "your band student to take instrument lessons." WHAT? I bought into it and got Emily private clarinet lessons (which she really enjoys)! But, what happened to learning as you go? I never thought about taking private trumpet lessons when I started band. It seems like most parents are striving for their child to be THE BEST. I guess that's a go
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