First Football Game

Today was Karsten's first football game of the season.  He's been enjoying practice and telling us all about the plays they were going to run.

They all look so little standing there together - it's often easy to forget he's only in second grade.  I think I have higher expectations for him since he's older than Liam, but I need to remember this photo - he's only 8!

They can't have physical contact; however, by running alongside his team mate, he did a great job keeping the other team away from him!

Working out their plays for the next drive!

I love this one - check out the hair standing straight up because he was moving full speed ahead!  Plus, such intensity!

He got to play quarterback for a few drives and did a great job!  

It's going to be a fun season, I love watching the boys play!  

Chores

We may be behind the times here, but we finally 'formalized' chores for the boys to do each week.  If they do their chores, they get $3, and they can keep $1, save $1 and donate $1. Their chores include mopping the kitchen floor, collecting trash, cleaning their bathroom, cleaning the bathroom in the main living area, vacuuming and collecting trash. I had grand plans of a cute, laminated chart to keep track of chores....but alas, that fell to the bottom of the to-do list and we refer to a list jotted on a notepad.

They use a ton of cleaning products when they clean, so I'm thankful we use the Young Living Thieves Household Cleaner which is non-toxic and leaves my house smelling like fall.  I can mix up a bottle of cleaning spray with just a capful of Thieves Household Cleaner, so I also don't worry about them using a whole bottle each time they clean (not even kidding...they really like to spray it.)