Merry Christmas!

 Today was Christmas at the Manor. The schedule was Gifts, Cinnamon Rolls (french toast for Alex) and Christmas episodes of "The Office." Check, Check and Check! I think the boys had a good Christmas here, they still have about three more to go. LOL 

I got Alex a big gift this year, so he only got one. He has been wanting a PS5 all year, now he is ready to roll.

Daryl got some hoodies and a really nice cologne he has been wanting. Beware, this teenager is looking and smelling good! 

They also got stockings full of not chocolate,  because they wold rather have salty snacks. Santa delivered. We have almost two more weeks of holiday break, so the fun isn't over yet! Wishing everyone else a happy holidays! 

Alex had an infusion on Saturday, and they go 
so well now, he takes a nap during them. Progress!

Another Title: Band Mom!

 Alex is giving me hope that I still have a chance at being a marching band mom! He is playing trumpet for the second year and it liking it. He even practices at home so I'm thinking this could happen. Al's winter concert was last night and the sixth graders played first then the "big" band (7th and 8th graders) played. It is amazing the difference in what the two groups can do. 

I thought Alex's group sounded pretty good but the big band was amazing! Per usual I can't see Alex when the band is playing. He is in the second row but even in the first row he would be behind his music stand. So, before they started playing I went to the side and called his name to take a picture. I did this in 5th grade and it was NO problem. Well, middle school is different. I love the face I'm getting in the picture. It for sure says, "Mom, don't ever do this again!" 

I was reading his face correctly because when we got home he said, "Mom. don't ever do that again!" I promised...I just hope I remember...LOL! 

That face! LOL 

Can you see Alex?! This is why a mom has to do, what
a mom has to do! 

New Title Aquired: Wrestling Mom

 On Saturday, Mom and I packed up and headed to Emporia to watch Daryl wrestle for the VERY FIRST TIME! I want to start by saying trying new things is scary and I couldn't be more proud of Daryl for trying a new sport in High School. 

This was a JV tournament, but most of the boys had been wrestling for years. I didn't know what to expect so Mom and I were there at 8:45 for the 9am start time. We pulled up the website with the pairings and Daryl got a Bye in the first round. He wrestled for the first time at 11:45am. LOL 

That's ok because Mom and I were learning a lot. Mostly, because the family sitting beside us from Emporia were teaching us the ropes. Their son Kolton also helped me cheer and yell when Daryl was wrestling. I told him to tell me what to say, and he did! We were so lucky to be sitting where we were, Daryl got three times the cheering section thanks to our new friends! 

Daryl had two matches and lost both, but he did great and scored points. He was actually winning his first match in points when he got pinned. He did so good! 

I did learn that wrestling involves lots of snacks. For Daryl and the supporters. I will be better prepared for next time! I hope we get to see our new Emporia friends at the next meet!