Beckett is 10 years old and started 4th grade with Mrs Dye (Hudson's former teacher) online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He homeschooled during the Spring and now the Fall....
Due to the pandemic, Beckett didn't have a typical birthday party. He opted for a "yes" day similar to what Hudson did in the Spring. He too, basically wanted unlimited screen time and junk food. We got Seahawks balloons and Beau made him a giraffe head cupcake cake. It was super cute! Beckett & Hudson devised a competition schedule for the day so we all competed by doing foot and wheelbarrow races, lip sync and dance battles, a talent competition a pillow fight and food challenge. All took place inside as it was raining outside. It was a good low-key way to celebrate at home with just our family.Beckett continues to excel in all things academic. He just took a Math assessment over the course of 3 days last week and scored 100% every single day! He seems to be under challenged and we wish his curriculum were more rigorous and challenging. His teacher assigned him the book Wonder, from his school library. He is still not super interested in reading and fights us when we make him read in order to enjoy screen time. We're struggling in finding his next good book...
The Fall soccer season was canceled due to the virus pandemic so he's missing some physical activity and socialization he used to get each season. He's been really into football with Hudson and they like to play pass and run plays in the yard w their football gloves on pretending they are NFL players. So cute!
The last 6 months' adventures have included the following:
1) Lots and lots of traveling during the Summer:
The Fall soccer season was canceled due to the virus pandemic so he's missing some physical activity and socialization he used to get each season. He's been really into football with Hudson and they like to play pass and run plays in the yard w their football gloves on pretending they are NFL players. So cute!
The last 6 months' adventures have included the following:
1) Lots and lots of traveling during the Summer:
- Bend, Bellingham, Boise, Chelan, Blue Lake (2), Las Vegas, Sedona & Grand Canyon, Montana, Cle
Elum, Camping in Quinalt, Twisp (3), Portland (Mcmenamins Kennedy School)
2) The family trip to Twisp included horse back riding, putt putt golf, and kayaking at Lk Patterson
3) Hikes X 3 (Tradition Lake, Taylor Mountain, Cedar Mountain)
Beckett got his expander taken out at his last ortho appt and we're hopeful he doesn't have to wear his braces too much longer. His teeth look so nice and straight so it's definitely making a difference.
2) The family trip to Twisp included horse back riding, putt putt golf, and kayaking at Lk Patterson
3) Hikes X 3 (Tradition Lake, Taylor Mountain, Cedar Mountain)
Beckett got his expander taken out at his last ortho appt and we're hopeful he doesn't have to wear his braces too much longer. His teeth look so nice and straight so it's definitely making a difference.
Beckett still maintains his aversion to fruit although Hudson did get him to try a bite of an apple, blueberry, nectarine and watermelon over the Summer. For his birthday challenge competition, he ate a small piece of banana. While he's eaten small bits he's sticking to the fact that he's not a fan of fruit.
Beckett's latest passion is dirt bike riding. He spent a lot of time diligently practicing while in Twisp this last Summer. Then, when he went back to Twisp for a 1:1 trip just he and his dad, papa let him bring two bikes back home. Beau got both boys set up with helmets, goggles, boots, jersey's and gloves and every chance B gets while on a break from Zoom calls during the school day, he's out riding around the property. It warms my heart to watch the boys ride around doing something I spent so much time doing when I was growing up. It's a great way for them to build a new skill set and gain a sense of independence.
"Giraffee" still plays a vital role in Beckett's life. According to B, there is a specific spot near his nose that smells oh-so-good and provides the most comfort. He throws a mean spiral when passing the football w his brother and is now able to do both front and back flips on the trampoline.
We look forward to watching Beckett continue to grow up into a young man. He is funny and fun to be around. He is able to manage his sugar in-take much better and doesn't get crazy wild like he used to. His voice is still fairly high, he still calls me mommy and often asks if he can sleep with me when daddy's at work. I know this stage is fleeting so trying to be present and enjoy all of it while I can.
Beckett's Current Favorites:
Colors: Green
Book: Wonder
Song: Blinding Lights (The Weeknd)
Breakfast food: Captain Crunch
Dinner food: Cheeseburger
Number: 11 "whatever my next age is...."
Best friend: Jacob
"Giraffee" still plays a vital role in Beckett's life. According to B, there is a specific spot near his nose that smells oh-so-good and provides the most comfort. He throws a mean spiral when passing the football w his brother and is now able to do both front and back flips on the trampoline.
We look forward to watching Beckett continue to grow up into a young man. He is funny and fun to be around. He is able to manage his sugar in-take much better and doesn't get crazy wild like he used to. His voice is still fairly high, he still calls me mommy and often asks if he can sleep with me when daddy's at work. I know this stage is fleeting so trying to be present and enjoy all of it while I can.
Beckett's Current Favorites:
Colors: Green
Book: Wonder
Song: Blinding Lights (The Weeknd)
Breakfast food: Captain Crunch
Dinner food: Cheeseburger
Number: 11 "whatever my next age is...."
Best friend: Jacob