Moments

There have been lots of memorable moments recently.

Sports moments

(T-Ball photos by the talented Nick Oshiro) 

Daddy tells him to take a practice swing

Cleber Jiu Jitsu

Kaden remains a triple threat.  He played his first year of t-ball, he golfs and has been training in jiu jitsu twice a week consistently for the last 3 months (6 months total since he started).  He has yet to really delve into the competitive aspect of each sport, and I'm good with that.  His main focus is jiu jitsu at this point.  I'm completely amazed at the progress he's made already.   From one practice to the next I watch him improving, using a combination of learned technique and instinct.  He is far from the strongest or most aggressive boy out there, and a lot of times he struggles to get guys off him.  I keep quiet, but I'm screaming instructions in my head.  It's hard when a 6 year old is pinning down your 4 year old and all you can do is watch and try to will every ounce of strength in your body to his.  But, he takes his licks, learns and has fun regardless.  My proudest moments are when I see him practicing a move with a partner and I hear him helping the other kid remember the steps.  "Okay now take my arm with both hands, okay trap my foot...no, this foot.  Okay now throw me over that shoulder..."  Melts my heart.  Witnessing my son learning something new, showing respect, and gaining confidence is such a precious gift.  And to think, I have TWO boys to watch?  I get to experience all this awesomeness unfolding TWICE?  I must have hit the lottery.

Humbling Moments

Photos taken by the talented Cami Chadwick

October 2nd my family and I ran a 5K obstacle mud run.  You know, I've never been the best at any sport, don't think I've ever come in first in any race, but I've always been somewhat athletic.  I have some endurance, and can usually hold my own.  Let's just say, this race had me saying the Lord's prayer about 20 minutes in.  I wanted to quit.  And I often want to quit when I'm running, so that's nothing new, but I actually contemplated quitting this time.  These 5 people literally kept me going.  I owe ya one guys, for real.  And once again, Jeremy proved to be a source of strength during my weakness, shuffling by my side the entire time.  His love and encouragement propelled me forward.  People always say "I couldn't have done this without you", and most the time I think its more of a nice way to say "thanks for helping me".  But I've said those words to Jeremy before with utter sincerity, and this was another one of those times I couldn't have done it without him.  If the true measure of a person is how they lift you up when you think you can't go on, then my man sets the bar.  I told you I hit the lottery.

Lovely Moments 

Moments that let you know there is something bigger.  Moments that make you stop and sigh and remember we are tiny specks in the universe. And celebrating the miracle of life with your best friend moments...

I can't wait to see what memorable moments the next few months bring.