Kirby has made his first rank in Boy Scouts. He will soon reach his second rank as well, which is second class. He was so proud. The process of making a rank, the boy scouts have to complete several different skills, then they have to meet with the scoutmaster for a scoutmaster conference, and then finally go through a board of review.
I couldn't believe it, Kirby was actually sweating having to face his first board of review. After all was said and done all the parents in the board of review came up to talk to me about how funny, mature and insightful he is. Although they knew he was nervous they were thrilled about how well he did.
He came through with flying colors. He was so excited he ran up and shook his scoutmasters hand and almost hugged him and then ran to me for the hug. He was so thrilled and exhilarated. He called his dad and grandparents to let them know. I don't think anyone understood his excitement except his new friend from camp who came up and gave him a great big hug as he understood completely how Kirbly felt. A common bond. Amazing to watch. The innocence of childhood yet a child wanting to be older. The clashing is a coming to terms with his growth.
Onto a second rank advancement in the next month! He is now understanding of the fulfillment he can get for a job well done.
For me it's a wait and see, I help him and he advances at his level. Unbeknownst to me he schedules his own Scoutmaster conferences and Boards of Review. I didn't even know this was happening until the night it was supposed to happen.
What a guy!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Junior High....
When did that happen? When did he grow up enough to move onto this stage? Kirby is headed into Junior High. We had orientation this week. After all the work I did in meeting with teachers last May and June I was really excited for Kirby.
He was going to get the classes he needed and still be integrated into Jr High and be with his friends. I am having to take Kirby to school each day but that is okay. I have worked out my work schedule to be able to take him to his bus stop and get him off to school and still get back to the house in time to catch my carpool to work and then have Wolfman pick him up from the bus stop and get him home. Not only that but the bus stop is at his grandparents house so he is safe even if we can't get there in time to pick him up. The schedule works out for now until things change.
I am currently seeking another job so that the hours will work easier than what I have now.
Kirby went to orientation only for me to find that he didnt have the right schedule. Everything that was discussed did not happen. The only class he was able to get into was Cadet Band. As I sent Kirby off onto his orientation (with the wrong group) I was hesitant. I am glad he went he met 2 more people that as of now they have become fast friends. Will the phone stop ringing? It is almost time to hook up a land line at home so he can talk to his friends.
As I worked on getting his schedule changed to what he was supposed to be in, he had a great time finding his classes and his locker. He was so excited. He is so ready to go back to school. I am again not sure this year who is ready for school to start more. Him or me...LOL...
He has grown not only in height but in maturity. He is helping out around the house without being asked. It's amazing what puberty and moving into a new grade will do. There are many other things that have helped him mature but I would like to think it has been parental influence, more responsibility, and I am sure the help of friends, boy scouts and the leaders in our troop, growth, and so on.
They grow up too fast! He is talking about finding a job and when he is going to be of age to drive! **UGH** I am not ready for that yet!!
**Sigh** Time moves on :)
School starts this Tuesday and the new year begins.
He was going to get the classes he needed and still be integrated into Jr High and be with his friends. I am having to take Kirby to school each day but that is okay. I have worked out my work schedule to be able to take him to his bus stop and get him off to school and still get back to the house in time to catch my carpool to work and then have Wolfman pick him up from the bus stop and get him home. Not only that but the bus stop is at his grandparents house so he is safe even if we can't get there in time to pick him up. The schedule works out for now until things change.
I am currently seeking another job so that the hours will work easier than what I have now.
Kirby went to orientation only for me to find that he didnt have the right schedule. Everything that was discussed did not happen. The only class he was able to get into was Cadet Band. As I sent Kirby off onto his orientation (with the wrong group) I was hesitant. I am glad he went he met 2 more people that as of now they have become fast friends. Will the phone stop ringing? It is almost time to hook up a land line at home so he can talk to his friends.
As I worked on getting his schedule changed to what he was supposed to be in, he had a great time finding his classes and his locker. He was so excited. He is so ready to go back to school. I am again not sure this year who is ready for school to start more. Him or me...LOL...
He has grown not only in height but in maturity. He is helping out around the house without being asked. It's amazing what puberty and moving into a new grade will do. There are many other things that have helped him mature but I would like to think it has been parental influence, more responsibility, and I am sure the help of friends, boy scouts and the leaders in our troop, growth, and so on.
They grow up too fast! He is talking about finding a job and when he is going to be of age to drive! **UGH** I am not ready for that yet!!
**Sigh** Time moves on :)
School starts this Tuesday and the new year begins.
Summer....The Busy Season
What a SUMMER!! We have been so busy and active that I have not hardly had time to stop and write, or continue on my blog for the time period.
Kirby has spent most of the summer with his dad leaving me ample free time to spend time with friends, boy scout meetings, work, research, applications to colleges.
Kirby spent a week at boy scout camp this summer. He had a marvelous time as usual! He was so excited that he made a new friend. His new found friend and he are hard to keep apart. After a week at camp I went up to spend the final campfire evening with him. He earned the rifleshooting merit badge and the archery merit badge. He has spent 2 years working on those 2 merit badges. It was enough to spur him onto the next level of advancement in boy scouts. He has earned his tenderfoot rank and is headed for his second class.
For as much as I found some of the rules and regulations of boy scouts to be not what I wanted for Kirby, Kirby has taken too them like a duck to water with the structure and routine the program offers. He lives by the scout oath and law. He came home from camp a young man this year. He has managed to make a new friend. He has taken on a position of leadership in the troop. He has matured more than I expected.
**Tear**Sniff** They grow so fast. :)
Not only that but we have been spending some Wednesday nights at movies in the park. I love it we would pack a picnic basket, the back of the trailblazer would be filled with our chairs, blankets and pillows and we would head to the park after work with a group of friends. We would pull up a huge piece of grass and all of us would sit around and chat, play bingo the kids would win prizes and we would have a good time.
We have one more movie night for the summer and it will be the perfect way to end the first week of school and the end of summer. We are going to see Wild Hogs. The kids are so excited to see a motorcycle movie. We will have to wait and see.
We have spent a few weeks camping this year (since I have more vacation time now). So many thing so little time.
Kirby has also had his challenges. I am really having to watch his anger over past experiences. He holds onto it, we are finding ways to let it go when we talk about an incident. It's a practice we have to get into both he and I so that he can find ways to let go of emotions he still can't control. He knows what they are but how to handle them is a different aspect all together.
The other aspect I am working on with Kirby is spending one on one time with him. He is almost 13 and stepping into time where he doesn't want to be around anyone. He wants to hole up and avoid the world. I can't fully let that happen. I give him his time but I make the time for him and I in a cozy, quiet corner, a tent or a homemade tent and we take the time and talk about what happened during his day or while at his dad's or what is bothering him.
Making time as the Busy Season Ends....:) Just in time for the busier season to start!
Kirby has spent most of the summer with his dad leaving me ample free time to spend time with friends, boy scout meetings, work, research, applications to colleges.
Kirby spent a week at boy scout camp this summer. He had a marvelous time as usual! He was so excited that he made a new friend. His new found friend and he are hard to keep apart. After a week at camp I went up to spend the final campfire evening with him. He earned the rifleshooting merit badge and the archery merit badge. He has spent 2 years working on those 2 merit badges. It was enough to spur him onto the next level of advancement in boy scouts. He has earned his tenderfoot rank and is headed for his second class.
For as much as I found some of the rules and regulations of boy scouts to be not what I wanted for Kirby, Kirby has taken too them like a duck to water with the structure and routine the program offers. He lives by the scout oath and law. He came home from camp a young man this year. He has managed to make a new friend. He has taken on a position of leadership in the troop. He has matured more than I expected.
**Tear**Sniff** They grow so fast. :)
Not only that but we have been spending some Wednesday nights at movies in the park. I love it we would pack a picnic basket, the back of the trailblazer would be filled with our chairs, blankets and pillows and we would head to the park after work with a group of friends. We would pull up a huge piece of grass and all of us would sit around and chat, play bingo the kids would win prizes and we would have a good time.
We have one more movie night for the summer and it will be the perfect way to end the first week of school and the end of summer. We are going to see Wild Hogs. The kids are so excited to see a motorcycle movie. We will have to wait and see.
We have spent a few weeks camping this year (since I have more vacation time now). So many thing so little time.
Kirby has also had his challenges. I am really having to watch his anger over past experiences. He holds onto it, we are finding ways to let it go when we talk about an incident. It's a practice we have to get into both he and I so that he can find ways to let go of emotions he still can't control. He knows what they are but how to handle them is a different aspect all together.
The other aspect I am working on with Kirby is spending one on one time with him. He is almost 13 and stepping into time where he doesn't want to be around anyone. He wants to hole up and avoid the world. I can't fully let that happen. I give him his time but I make the time for him and I in a cozy, quiet corner, a tent or a homemade tent and we take the time and talk about what happened during his day or while at his dad's or what is bothering him.
Making time as the Busy Season Ends....:) Just in time for the busier season to start!
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