M's Successes - Counting Our Blessings

Since the primary purpose of my blog is a record for my family, I wanted to post a quick memory for my oldest.

Today: M. tried out over a week ago for a new instrument in band, and he found out today that he made it! I'm so proud of him, all school year now he has diligently practiced the trumpet without us prompting him. Now he will be playing Tuba! He has the mouthpiece (tuba comes home Thursday) and is practicing as I write.

A while back (whenever college basketball was down to 16 teams) M. participated in a Student Council thing at school where he chose the winner of the NCAA championship. We let the boys watch the whole game last night (I know - late!) I watched too and cheered for M's team. He woke me up when it was over and said, "Connecticut won!" We have no ties to the team, he chose because of one of the players being a "good three point shooter and an all-around good player". Today at school, M. claimed his prize package - a t-shirt, a rubber ducky, a package of tootsie rolls, and something else. I'm sure the real prize was the notoriety of having his name (along with only one other) read on the intercom as the winner.

Of course, our youngest son, L. has victories too. He's just choosier on me blogging about him!

My children are a blessing. The fun we have is too!