Sleep Over

Well, we all survived Zach inviting a friend over for their first sleep over. I have to say it went well and learned a few things along the way. When I think back to my school years some of my fondest memories with friends were having slumber parties. In fact, I still have in my mind that I would like to have some grown up girlfriends over and we stay up all night talking and eating, but never quite get around to organizing it. Anyway, the things I learned this weekend

1. If you just leave them along they work things out. I admit it I am a meddler- I never want feelings to get hurt and with boys angry feelings usually lead to some sort of physical retaliation- so I don't want anyone to get physically hurt either. But, I did more sitting back this time and guess what- they would work most things out on their own- mostly no tears and no blood.

2. They recover quickly. It was getting later last night and happy attitudes were fading fast. They were bickering about something and this was the moment I was waiting for- they're too young, I knew this would happen, they wouldn't be able to get along, I hope this doesn't ruin there friendship forever, I hope his parent don't mind if I call now to come pick him up . . .. But within about a total of 5 minutes- they are laughing and giggling again like nothing ever happened.

3. Use your gut to end things on a good note. They both got some sleep, woke up in good moods, talking about spending the rest of the day together. Zach invited his buddy to church- all went well. We should have ended it then, but they begged to stay a little longer. Well, that little longer ended up in a wrestling match and tears. Which I telling myself don't dwell on the 2 or 3 negative instances and remember they had mostly 18 hours of fun.

Boys playing basketball

Cale and Zach both had their second basketball games yesterday through the Ankeny Park and Rec. At Cale's age their are 40 teams of ten 4-5 year old boys and they play for 6 weeks on Saturdays for one hour. I remember starting to play basketball in the 5th grade and I think it was 4 Saturdays. But, not here, some kids at Cale's age group really knew what was going on.

Cale's main interest is racing kids down the court, he loves to win! He had to wear pants this week, because last week he kept lifting up his shorts and we could see his butt cheeks. The adults were laughing and Zach was embarrassed for his little brother- 'Mom go tell him to put his shorts down'

Zach really has improved his basketball play and interest in the sport this year. For me, I just like that he is using up some of his endless amount of energy on a basketball court instead of jumping and running about the house. :)

As you can see, Zach definitely has some height advantage.

Hustling after the ball. Sorry about the blur- it's a challenge for me to get action shots with my camera.

He's even got some ups!