Beckett is 10.5 years old and started back to in-person 4th grade (hybrid) with a new teacher named Ms Moffett. Ms Dye decided not to return to in-person learning for the remainder of the year. He goes to school everyday in the afternoon between 12-3. While it's not ideal at least he is getting some socialization with kids his own age and out of the house away from his brother and a monotonous routine.
Beckett seems to enjoy learning whether it's academics, games/sports, trying new foods, etc. He just started a new book series called the Secret Benedict Society and seems to be enjoying it...so far ;)
For Spring soccer, we decided to pivot away from Covington Sports as they are only offering clinic style seasons and have registered for Valor Rec. Beckett will have practice twice a week with games on Saturdays for the next 9 weeks so he's going to be busy starting tomorrow until school's out mid June.
We also just signed him up for Mr G's tennis camp in July when we return from our CA road trip.
The last 6 months' adventures have been limited given the pandemic but we have done a few new things:
1) Beckett and mom had an overnight adventure to Bainbridge. We took the ferry and had lunch in Paulsbo then stopped at the bakery for pastries. We hung out in our room and ordered take out pizza!
The last 6 months' adventures have been limited given the pandemic but we have done a few new things:
1) Beckett and mom had an overnight adventure to Bainbridge. We took the ferry and had lunch in Paulsbo then stopped at the bakery for pastries. We hung out in our room and ordered take out pizza!
2) Simons introduced to a new yard game called Molkky so we bought it and have been playing it both at Blue Lake (March) and at home in our yard.
3) We just returned from a Spring Break trip to Scottsdale where we enjoyed a week of fun in the sun. We went to the Phoenix Zoo, Top Golf, and Wind Tunnel Cave. We enjoyed lots of Mexican food and Beckett tried a variety of dishes. He's becoming quite the little foodie. Lots of time was spent by the pool and on our condo balcony playing Texas Hold'em, Hearts and Spades!
Beckett got his braces off!!! He now wears a retainer for two months. He only has about 3 weeks left and then he only has to wear it at night. Woot-woot! He lost 5-6 teeth after they took his braces off which seemed super weird but I guess now there's more room for permanent teeth to come in and get straightened with his second round of braces which will happen in a couple years.
Beckett got his braces off!!! He now wears a retainer for two months. He only has about 3 weeks left and then he only has to wear it at night. Woot-woot! He lost 5-6 teeth after they took his braces off which seemed super weird but I guess now there's more room for permanent teeth to come in and get straightened with his second round of braces which will happen in a couple years.
Beckett has been spending a lot of time shooting baskets after being inspired by the March Madness tournament. (Gonzaga made it to the finals but lost to Baylor). Due to the Winter weather, dirt bike riding has taken a back seat. We plan to go to the Methow in a couple weeks and maybe take them back so Beckett can show Hudson all the trails he went on w his dad up towards Black Pine on the logging roads.
Beckett still loves "Giraffee" very much and finds comfort in having him nearby especially during highly emotion times. Mom thinks it's sweet and dad wants the stuffy's to GO AWAY!!!!
Beckett is now wearing the same size shoes as mom and it probably won't be long before he is taller than mom as well. Beckett is such a great kid. He is smart, athletic, curious, funny and loves to be in on the joke. He often enjoys handing out with the adults vs with kids his own age. Hmmmm...
Aside from some mini tantrums that center around themes of injustice, he is generally a pleasure to have around. He picked up poker, hearts, and spades so quickly and now often beats the rest of us. He still sometimes asks if he can sleep with mommy when dad's at work which is always so sweet.
Beckett's Current Favorites:
Colors: Lime Green
Book: Secret Benedict Society series
Song: Epic Sax (JR Serpent)
Breakfast food: S'mores' Pancakes (Hash Kitchen, Scottsdale)
Dinner food: Sushi
Number: 11 "whatever my next age is...."
Best friend: German or Crewman
Beckett's Current Favorites:
Colors: Lime Green
Book: Secret Benedict Society series
Song: Epic Sax (JR Serpent)
Breakfast food: S'mores' Pancakes (Hash Kitchen, Scottsdale)
Dinner food: Sushi
Number: 11 "whatever my next age is...."
Best friend: German or Crewman